Obituary of Myong Cha Rendahl

Myong Cha Rendahl passed away on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park at the age of 82. She was a resident of Walker Methodist Care Suites in Edina, MN. Cha was born on May 11th, 1942, in Seoul, South Korea.

At the age of 28 Cha moved to the United States to be with her fiancé, Robert Rendahl, and they married in 1972. Cha spent many years volunteering for the Children’s Heart Clinic doing Korean interpretation. Cha worked various jobs such as an animal lab attendant at MMC, but her longest was with Walker Methodist Health Center in Minneapolis. She worked there for almost 40 years prior to retirement. After retiring Cha did a lot of traveling. She went back to Seoul, she traveled to California, Nevada, and parts of Europe. Her favorite things to do were spend time with her dogs, family, and friends (yes, that order). She loved days trips, finding new restaurants to try, and cooking. She loved cooking for others, always making more than enough for herself, me, and my dad. Walker Methodist Care Suites of Edina has been her home for the last 6 years. At Care Suites she made significant connections with everyone, residents and their family and friends and team members. She was cared for and loved during her time at Care Suites. Thank you to all who cared for her beyond just giving care.

Cha is survived by her husband, Robert Rendahl of Minneapolis. They had been married for 52 years. Her daughter Kimberly Rendahl (Cory), Avery, Brayden of Burnsville.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 3045 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407  (parking lot is across the street). Visitation with the family starting at 1:00 pm; Funeral Service at 2:00pm; Reception will follow the service. 

The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Walker Methodist Care Suites, 7400 York Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435.