Richard Lewis Hexum Sr, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 17th at St. Marys Hospital surrounded by Family.

Dick was born on August 22, 1928 in Rochester, MN to Lewis and Esther (Schuck) Hexum at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1946 and from Rochester Junior College in 1948.

On March 6, 1950, he married Beverly C. Knocke in Rochester MN; where they lived and raised their family. Dick was a founder of RL Hexum and Associates Inc, The Hexum Companies Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing. Dick was past President of the Minnesota State Association of Realtors, National Director for The Minnesota State Association of Realtors, President of Rochester Area Builders, Hall of Fame — Exchange Club, Presidents Club, — University of Minnesota. Member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

His passions were many, but none equaled his love for helping build a better Rochester and Mayo Clinic. By doing so, he was given the opportunity to touch so many others lives in a meaningful way. He always said, "legacy was the last person he helped — not the last building he built."

Dick is survived by his wife, Bev, of 67 years; two sons, Richard L. Hexum Jr. (Kathryn Augst) of  Hayward WI, and Thomas M Hexum (Barbara Pappas) of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Anne (Derek) Kuehl, Ryan (Crystal) Hexum, Adam Hexum, Christina Hexum, Abigail Hexum, Charles Hexum; great-grandchildren, Brianna, Griffin, Lilly, Madeline, Elliot, Leisel, Ingrid; brother, Les (Barb Brooks) Hexum of Deephaven, MN; and niece, Stacey Lundberg, Jeff (Jodi) Hexum, Matt (Tammy) Hexum, and Marc (Kerri) Hexum. Dick was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to Osman Children's Hospital, 2025 East River Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55414, or Rochester Exchange Club.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 25th at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 24th from 5PM to 7PM in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Luncheon will be served after.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.