Derek Grant Fogt, 73, Askov, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  He was born on November 29, 1949, to Arlis and Hjordis Fogt at home in Askov.  Derek graduated from Askov High School in 1967.  He briefly attended Rocky Mountain College to play sports but eventually found his calling in the construction industry.  On February 14, 1970, Derek married Lorelei Newman in Askov.  Derek drove semi and worked as a carpenter for a few years until he joined his Dad at Johnson Brothers Corporation in Duluth.  He began his career with Johnson Brothers as a laborer, and at the end of his 40 plus career, retired as Executive Vice President.  Derek's career had him working in several areas of the United States and Saudi Arabia.  He was hard working, quick-witted, and extremely intelligent when it came to engineering projects.  Derek liked to hunt, snowmobile, play softball for Ringers, and shoot trap. He also enjoyed carpentry and sawyer projects; he always had a plan drawn up, including breadboards, a hutch, beds for his grandkids, or sheds.  His greatest love was his children and grandchildren whom he was immensely proud of for their accomplishments.

Derek is preceded in death by father: Arlis Fogt; and two brothers-in-law: Bob Paschke and Tom Murphy.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Lorelei; four children: Darren (Jaime) Fogt of Askov; Dana (Oliver) Simmons of Stewartville; Jess (Billy) Evers of Andover; and Jason (Nicole) Fogt of Buffalo; 14 grandchildren: Allyson (Mic) Loupe, Gunnar Fogt, Gillian Fogt, Adalyn Fogt, Hudson Fogt, Dexter Simmons, Gabriella Simmons, Isabella Simmons, Myla Evers, Kenley Evers, Simone Evers, Farra Evers, Hunter Fogt, and Beckett Fogt; 2 great grandchildren: Evangeline and Juliette Loupe; his mother: Hjordis Fogt of Askov; 7 sisters: Kathleen (Tim) Murphy of Edina; Jackie Paschke of Prior Lake; Dorothy (Marv) Gilbert of Prior Lake; Alayne (Jay) Krogh of Askov; Joan (Dan) Ward of Prior Lake; Nancy Murphy of Minneapolis; and Betsy Fogt of Prior Lake; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be at the Askov Community Center from 12:00 Noon – 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 3, 2023 with a Time of Sharing at 2 pm.

Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.