August 22, 1931 - March 18, 2026
Eugene S. “Gene” Mayerhofer, age 94, of Bloomington, passed away March 18, 2026.
Gene was born in the family home as the 8 th of 13 children. He married Delores Ann Riesgraf on July 5 th 1952 and was promptly drafted into the US army during the Korean war. Upon arriving home safely, he worked at Minneapolis Moline until 1957. Gene then switched careers and entered the grocery store business holding several titles for approximately 36 years before retiring. During this entire time, Gene was the very best husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend that God gifted to our family. We are eternally honored to call him our Husband, Dad and Grandpa.
He enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling, watching sports and spending time with his many family members and friends. In retirement, he volunteered at his church singing in the choir and serving at different church functions. In addition, he served delivering for Meals on Wheels.
Gene is survived by his loving wife, Delores; daughters: Linda (Chuck) Peterson, Mary (Andy) Willocks, and Sue (Randy) Ragels; grandchildren: Shaun (Monica) Peterson, Josh Peterson, Jacob (Jessalea) Peterson, Karie (Dan) Thurber and Cody Ragels; great-grandchildren: Audrey, Charlotte, Evelyn, William, Mason & Malani Peterson and many other extended family and friends.
Family preceding him in death, his parents, John & Mathilda Mayerhofer; infant daughter, Karen Mayerhofer; 3 brothers and 7 sisters.
In lieu of memorials, donations preferred to your favorite charity.
Visitation
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
10:00-11:00AM
Assumption Catholic Church
305 East 77th Street
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
Luncheon to follow the service in St. Joseph's Hall
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
11:00 AM
Assumption Catholic Church
305 East 77th Street
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
Interment
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
1:30PM
Meet at Assembly Area #3
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450
I am so saddened to hear of Gene’s passing. He was a lovely man. I have many fond memories of singing with him in the Assumption choir. My prayers are with Dee and the family.
Gene was a great man. A father-in-law I was proud of and loved. We made each other laugh. We shared personal stories. He taught me how to play cards and we both cheated. He accepted me for me. He forgave me for my many short comings. He set a fantastic example of righteousness. His work ethic was top scale. I am a better man to have known him. To call him my friend was an honor and I am blessed in my life because of that. I will miss him. He left a positive impact in my life and isn’t that the greatest thing a person can do and leave in someone? Because of that impact…he’ll always be with me.
Delores my sympathy to you and your family. Carol helmer
Please accept our sympathies. He was always so nice when I’d see him around town on my bike when I was growing up. He definitely was a special part of our Assumption Parish community.