Gordy's Hi-Hat Founder Gordy Lundquist Dies At 93
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Gordy Lundquist, the patriarch of the family that's run the popular Cloquet eatery Gordy's Hi-Hat for more than six decades, has died, his family said.
Lundquist was 93 years old, and died at home with his wife Marilyn at his side.
"Gordy was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather," the family wrote in a Facebook post. "He took tremendous pride in his work, and all of his employees throughout the years."
The Lundquist Family is saddened to announce the loss of Gordy, who went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6th. If you have any fond memories of Gordy, we would love to hear them.
Posted by Gordy's Hi-Hat on Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Gordy and Marilyn Lundquist opened Gordy's Hi-Hat in 1960. The restaurant is famous for its burgers, homemade onion rings and shakes.
WCCO's Amelia Santianello and Mark Rosen made a stop there during a Goin' To The Lake trip in 2014. Dan Lundquist, Gordy and Marilyn's son, said Hi-Hat's secret was "nothing magical, just the old fashioned way."