October 14, 1947 – March 1, 2021

John Berghorst, 73, of Sturgis, S.D., died March 1, 2021, after a battle with cancer. He fought hard against pancreatic, liver, and lung cancer, but lost his fight about a month and a half after diagnosis.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on June 5, 2021, at Luverne Eagles Club from 2 to 4 p.m.

John Harlan Berghorst was born in Chandler, Minn., on a dairy farm to Dorothy and Samuel Berghorst, the oldest of five kids. He attended Edgerton Public School, graduating in 1967.

He married Linda Mann of Luverne, Minn., and they raised two children, Cindy (Doug) Feustel of Randall, Minn., and Jim (Toni) Berghorst of Sturgis. John was proud to have been a cowboy. He greatly enjoyed doing anything outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He adored listening to music and watching Lonesome Dove and Life Below Zero!

John had many friends in his life, to include his best friends, Danny, Jay, and his dog, Sweetie – all of whom he considered family.

John Berghorst, 73, of Sturgis, formerly of Randall, MN, died Monday, March 1, 2021.

He is survived by his son, Jim (Toni) Berghost; five grandchildren, a great-grandson; his sisters, Diana (Dave) Linnemeyer and Patty (Merle) Berhens; and his brother, Sam (Barb) Berghorst.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mina; his daughter, Cindy; and grandson, Joel.