Arnie Hertle, 84, of Rochester, MN died morning of Sunday May 19, 2019 at his residence. Arnie was born on June 7, 1934 in Austin, MN to Ruth G.Hubbard and Alfred "Ted" Hertle.

Arnie went to school through the 8th grade, but then needed to work on their family's farm through his high school years. He later received his GED when he was in the Armed Services. On October 20, 1954, he married Evelyn Marie Boysen. The couple lived in Austin, MN, Fairmont, MN, Eau Claire, WI, and then ended up in Rochester.

Arnie worked 40 years in the Grocery Retail Business, 22 years with American Bakeries (Taystee Bread) and then 18 years with Old Dutch Foods. Through those years, he was regarded as a trusted business manager and friend by many Grocery Retailers. He loved what he did and people loved Arnie for his honesty, positive attitude and sense of humor.

After Arnie retired, his hobbies were fishing, golfing, and spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them when they were competing in sports!

Arnie is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn of Rochester; his son, Randy (Michele) Hertle of Savage, MN; and daughter, Susan Hertle of Savage, MN. He has four grandchildren, Ryan, Grant, Amanda, and Casey who love and miss him dearly. He is also survived by his sister, Shirley Sorg (Hertle) and her husband Lowell Sorg. He is proceeded in death by his parents.

A memorial gathering will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with a prayer service to follow. Burial will be at a later date.