Harold G. Etrheim

Harold Glen Etrheim was born the second son of Sven and Randveig Etrheim on November 18, 1929 at the family farm in Rock County, Minnesota. When he was a young boy the family moved to a farm near Balaton, Minnesota. Harold attended country school with his siblings. In 1945 the family moved to a farm near Jasper, Minnesota. Harold attended the Agricultural School in Morris, Minnesota. He returned to the family farm to his assist his father in farming. Harold was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953. Upon his return to Jasper, he began farming. On January 8, 1955 Harold was united in marriage to Dallas; the love of his life and dance partner. This union was blessed with four children. During their marriage, they moved to and purchased the Etrheim family farm where they continue to live. Harold enjoyed farm life and was known for his care of livestock, especially beef cattle and hogs. In their retirement years, Harold and Dallas enjoyed spending the winter months in Arizona.

Harold was a faithful member of the Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church. He served on the church council. Harold was a member of the Rosedale township board, Rock County Beef Producers, Sons of Norway and the Arthur Moeller American Legion Post 478 of Hardwick, Minnesota. Harold was proud to be a Legion member for 62 years. He enjoyed ballroom dancing and traveling. Harold valued time with family and friends. He was proud of his Norwegian heritage and visited Norway four times.

Harold died peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Luverne, Minnesota at 90 years of age.

Harold is lovingly remembered by his wife, Dallas of 65 years; his children: Shelia (Gene), Lori (Wayne) , Keith (Barb), Kathy (Gene) ; 10 grandchildren, Joel (Marissa), Kelly (Joy) , Jonathan (Samantha), Gary, Jakob, Alex (Erin), Issak, Ingrid (Ryan), Emily, and Jessica (Tyler); three great grandchildren, Lane, Evelyn, and Finn; one brother-in-law, Lyle (Margie); sisters-in-law, Shirley and Devonna, his nieces and nephews and many other loving family and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; one sister; four sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.

Blessed Be His Memory!