Roman Hertaus
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On March 26, 2020 @ 8:55 am In 2020,Obituaries | 34 Comments
Roman Hertaus, age 80, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly, from a brain bleed, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, in Edina, MN.
A time of gathering will be on Friday, July 24, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Memorial Mass on Saturday, July 25, at 11 am, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake. Memorials preferred and distributed in Roman’s memory, by the family.
Honorary bearers will be Andrew Hertaus, Tim Hertaus, Bill Hertaus, Ron Hertaus, Roger Skluzacek and Ken Kes. Roman was laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery on March 27, 2020.
Roman John was born on January 16, 1940, to William and Elizabeth (Marek) Hertaus. He was born and raised on a farm Southeast of New Prague, MN, in Wheatland Township. Roman graduated from New Prague High School in 1958. He then joined the United States Army Reserves from 1958-1965.
In 1962, Roman received a Barber’s license. For the next 58 years, he served his community in this trade and relished the interactions with his client, with many becoming life-long friends. Of those years, Roman was self-employed for twenty plus years, in Bloomington, MN, right up until the Coronavirus stopped him from working. He was a member of the Minneapolis Barber Association.
Roman met the love of his life, Janice Kechely, while attending a dance at the New Prague Ballroom, in New Prague. They declared their love for each other on August 8, 1964, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, in New Prague. Roman and Jan made their home in Prior Lake and were blessed with two amazing children, Todd and Penny. In their early years, the family had enjoyed many adventures camping and just being around each other. Besides his wife and children, Roman’s passion in life was being a grandpa to grandson, Andrew. He was his world! Roman enjoyed going to Andrew’s football and baseball games. He also looked forward to the annual father, son, grandson outing to the Twins game, at Target Field for Father’s Day.
A devoted Catholic, Roman was an active member of St. Michael Catholic Church, as a Communion minister, sacristan and a volunteer for the AprilFest. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Roman loved life! He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and dancing, especially with his bride. Roman enjoyed being outside working, in the garden and yard. He loved playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. Roman also loved doing Sudoku puzzles every day. In 2009, Lisa Hertaus, so graciously gave him the Gift of Life, by donating one of her kidneys to him. We were forever grateful.
Forever loved and missed by wife of 55 years, Jan; children, Todd (Marion) Hertaus, Penny Hertaus; grandson, Andrew Hertaus; brother-in-law, Clarence Skluzacek; sisters-in-law, Bella Hertaus, Diane Pexa, Joyce Hertaus; many nieces, nephews; other relatives and devoted friends.
There to welcome Roman home in heaven are his parents, William and Elizabeth Hertaus; twin brother, Raymond Hertaus; other siblings, Lorraine (Tom) Kes, Alvin Hertaus, William Hertaus (infant), Dorothy Skluzacek, Fritz Hertaus and brother-in-law, Leonard Pexa.
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Jan, Todd, Penny, Marion &Andrew…I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. Roman was the best brother-in-law anyone could ask for, not to mention neighbor. I am going to miss him so much We were just standing out by our driveways the other day laughing & trying to figure out how & why there chicken egg shells laying in the grass. When I went out yesterday to look at them again…they were gone, and so is Roman . Roman, I know you are up there looking down on us. Please ask God to lighten the pain for Jan & all of us. R.I.P. Beautiful Roman. I’m going to miss you. I love you
Roman we will miss you terribly!! Jan and Family we are praying for the Lord to grant you peace, comfort and wisdom. We love You Roman! Forever in our hearts!! God Bless All
Katie and Jeff
Jan, Todd, Marion and Penny,
The world just lost a bright and shining star. Roman was such a kind and generous person always had a smile and a greeting for everyone. He will truly be missed.
Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the next days, weeks and months
Sue (Zweber) and Bob Beck
We are so sorry for your loss. The Hertaus family has always been in my life growing up and have made an impact. Roman was so kind, considerate, giving and spiritual. Seeing the Hertaus family in their pew was always comforting. He was a very loyal man to our church and community. He will be truly missed.
Todd and Jill Boeser
Dear Jan & family,
Roman is my first cousin and I am so sorry to hear that he died unexpectedly from a brain bleed at Fairview Hospital. Please accept my deepest sympathy, love and prayers. May God be with you as He brings you
comfort, support and faith to ease your sadness at this difficult time.
SO sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers & Sympathy to all during this sad time… God Bless. Kathy & Al Monnens
So sorry to hear about Roman’s passing , our deepest sympathy to Janice and family . God bless you all !
Hertaus’
I’m so sorry to hear about Roman. He was such a easy going and kind man. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Katie (Zweber) DeGross
Jan, Todd, Penny, Marion and Andrew…we are so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather; he was such a gentle soul and a selfless, giving man. May peace come to you all with all the beautiful memories you have. He will be missed at all our family gatherings.
In our hearts forever. ❤
Michael and Suzie
So Very sorry to hear about Roman.my sincere sympathy to you, Jan and family..
Dear Jan
So sorry for you loss
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Lu
Dear Jan & family, We are so sorry on the passing of Roman, He was a most special person and always put a positive spin on everything he encountered (which is a tribute to him, you and the family, and his legacy). He is safely at home in heaven which is the goal of us all. All the best going forward and know our hearts and prayers are with you. Blessings always, Gerald & Carman Meyer
We are so shocked! Seems like yesterday, we ran into you at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Jan, you are so in our prayers! We’re so sorry!!! Jim & Linda McMahon
Jan,
I am so sorry about your loss. I did not know him well but I know you loved him deeply. You are such a sweet soul so have strength and reach out if you need anything.
Jan, Todd,Penny, Marion, Andrew&family, Roman will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Roman was my first boss when I got out of Beauty school! He taught me so much about the industry, I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor to get me started in my career. I will miss his smile as whenever we would run into each other. What a great Man! God Bless you all ! Sharon&Larry Williams
I will always appreciate romans gentle and accepting presence. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Jan and family
We are saddened by Roman’s passing, keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Glenn and Edie
Jan and family
Were so sorry to hear about Romans passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.
Steve & Danna Monnens
Jane and Fam
So sorry to hear about Romans passing
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Ted and Betty Veldhuis
Roman, kind, God filled, gentle, thoughtful, a true gentleman and we only knew him a short time. His love for Jan was so obvious. I feel a deep sorrow for your loss
Jan and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Roman’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mike and Lori Boegeman
Dearest Jan ! We are heart broken to learn of Roman’s passing ! You both are so special to us and I feel we have known you as long as we have been at St. Michael’s…God’s blessings be yours and your family as well. Roman was such a good man ~ they don’t come better ! Love and hugs to you, Greg and Grace Tillotson
Jan
So very sorry to hear of Roman’s passing, he was a very special guy
Thoughts, sympathy and prayers for you and Roman’s family at this difficult time
Lorraine
Dear Jan, Penny, Todd, and family
So very sorry to hear about Roman. I so enjoyed working with him for many years as a co-worker and friend. I know he will be missed by many.
Hugs and prayers to you all
Lynn and Paul Bonneson
Jan and Family., Sending hugs and love , so very sorry for your loss and sadness. Roman was always smiling and always so friendly. Loved running into the two of you at Adoration.. take care.
Mary Boegeman Johnson
So very sorry to hear of Roman’s passing. Deepest sympathy to all the family.
So enjoyed working with him . Condolences from Greg also.
Dear Jan and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Roman’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Lee and Bernice Ohmann
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you, from our family to yours. God bless
It was always so good to see you both at Mass with your welcoming smiles and greetings. Know that you and your children will be in my prayers.
Sending prayers for your family. Cherish the memories.
We are so sorry to hear about Roman’s passing. He truly was a kind and gentle man and he had a good sense of humor. Please know that we are thinking and praying for you all. Roman certainly will be missed!
Dear Jan, Todd, Penny & Andrew,
Just to let you know I’m thinking of you and praying for you at this time. I remember you in your pew each Sunday and coming for chapel on Tuesday evening. When the Twins start their season, I’ll think of you being such loyal fans. I hope you have many fond memories of Roman whom you loved so much. He’s in heaven for Easter this year.
Jan,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Olsen
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