In Remembrance

Dennis Wayne Hovde Jr. (DJ), 39, 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, MN, 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 Charlies, Lutsen Resort and Bluefin Bay. These jobs lead him to work as a chef at “Bank Restaurant” located in Westin, downtown Minneapolis, and then to Minneapolis Club. Due to knee surgeries, standing for hours cooking was difficult.

Dennis later went into trucking like his father. He enjoyed traveling across 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, the loved to watch the History, Nature, Discovery and many documentaries. He and Lukas enjoyed fishing and travel. Dennis loved classical music along with all other music. As a young child, he was the church acolyte at Lutsen Lutheran Church and in boy scouts.

Dennis (DJ) was predeceased by his father Dennis Sr. and paternal grandparent Olaf and Wilma Hovde.

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