Richard Auer Obituary Auer, Richard T. age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2006 at his home in Ormond Beach, Fl. Richard was a life-long resident of the Lake Minnetonka area until he moved to Florida in 2004. He co-owned and operated Hamlet and Smith, a marketing company representing a variety of products with electronics being his specialty. He was both an avid golfer and competitive sailor, winning many races. He competed in many regattas with Hog Wild and continued with leisure cruises on After Auers. He was a wonderful husband and proud father. He is survived by his loving wife Joan, his three daughters Wendy (Mike) Woodley, Jennie (Ken) Schindler, and Katie Auer, all of Minneapolis, his grandchildren Hayley, Hunter, and Jackson, his brother Tony (Susan) Auer, his two sisters Deb Rossi, and Barb (John) Jovonovich. He will also be missed by Joan's children Dawn (Ross) Lewis and George (Alicia) Crawford. Condolences may be shared with his family online at www.startribune.com/legacy. A celebration of his life will be held at the David Lee Funeral Home in Wayzata, Minnesota on Wednesday, November 29 at 12:00 noon with visitation 1 hour prior. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577