Leroy F. Hoefs, JR.

life story

Leroy Frank Hoefs, JR. (Junior) of St. Francis, Minnesota passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 at J.D. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park after a three year battle with cancer.

Junior was born on January 16, 1961 in Gaylord, Minnesota to LeRoy Sr. and Bernice (Marth) Hoefs. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord. He graduated from Gaylord High School in 1979. While in high school, he stayed active in football, basketball, and baseball. After graduating high school, Junior took on a variety of jobs in the Gaylord area. In 1984, he married Jennifer Davis at Gustavus Adolphus Chapel in St. Peter, Minnesota. They later divorced.

Junior moved to the Twin Cities area when he accepted employment with a commercial recovery company and went on to become a part owner. He and a partner later bought and managed a bar for many years in East Bethel, Minnesota called the Hunter’s Inn. After his time at Hunter’s Inn, Junior accepted a position with Federated

Co-Op in Isanti, Minnesota. While at Federated, Junior successfully managed and ran the small engines department until his death.

Some of his favorite pastimes were watching the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. He enjoyed spent his spare time at the Isanti VFW, which quickly became like his second family, where he was involved with Bingo, bags, and other activities.

Junior will be remembered for his big heart and generosity and will be missed by many family and friends.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents LeRoy Sr. and Bernice (Marth) Hoefs. He is survived by his son Joshua Hoefs and siblings Steve (Vernette) Mehlhop, Patty (Mike) Traphagen, Danny Hoefs, and Sandy (Kevien) Schroeder and many nieces and nephews.

Blessed be his memory.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday August 9th, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at the Isanti VFW (410 Railroad Ave SE).