Dennis "DJ" Hovde, Jr.

life story

A loving dad, son, and brother

Dennis with his son, Lukas

About DJ

Dennis Wayne Hovde, Jr. “DJ,” of Glenwood, MN passed away on September 24, 2021 after a motor vehicle accident.

Dennis was born March 21, 1982 to Dennis Sr. and Cheryl Hovde in Fargo, ND.

After graduating from Cook County High School in Grand Marais, he went to Normandale Community College and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Later he went back to school and obtained a degree in restaurant/hotel management and was a ServSafe instructor. Dennis was instrumental in making recipes for the restaurant Blue Smoke BBQ.

During Dennis’ younger years, he had a love of cooking. He worked at Cascade Restaurant, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Resort and Bluefin Bay. These jobs lead him to work as a chef at “Bank Restaurant” located in the Westin, downtown Minneapolis, and then at the Minneapolis Club. Due to knee surgeries, standing for hours cooking was difficult.

Dennis later went into trucking like his father. He enjoyed traveling across the states.

Dennis has a son, Lukas Hovde. Lukas is the love of his life and his number one priority. Dennis and Lukas spent many hours together, they loved to watch the History, Nature, and Discovery channels and many documentaries.

He and Lukas enjoyed fishing and travel.

Dennis loved classical music and was the church acolyte at the Lutsen Lutheran Church and was in Boy Scouts.

Dennis “DJ” was predeceased by his father, Dennis, Sr. and paternal grandparents Olaf and Wilma Hovde.

He is survived by his son, Lukas Hovde; mother Cheryl Hovde; sisters Rachael Hovde, Amy Hovde, and Michelle (Peter) DeNault; his maternal grandparents, Jim and Joan Hall; niece Kyli Bonin; nephews Brantley and Westley Malo; aunt Sylvia Galbraith, uncles Ken (Deb) Hovde, Peter Hall, Hans (Greta) Hall, Dale (Pat) Robins, and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

memorial service

Memorial Services

October 2, 2021

Lutsen Lutheran Church ELCA 5307 MN-61, Lutsen, MN 55612, USA

Memorial Services will be held at Lutsen Lutheran Church, Lutsen, MN on October 2, 2021 at 2 p.m.