Harvey Ness, 96, of Thief River Falls, MN died on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, surronded by his family.
Funeral services were held Saturday,March 19, 2011 at Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Wesley Langaas officiating. Casket bearers included Harvey's grandsons. Honorary casket bearers included Harvey's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Military honors were provided by the Ecklund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793. Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.
Harvey Leonard Ness was born October 30, 1914 in Minnie Township, Beltrami County, MN. the son of Sam and Louise (Knutson) Ness. He was baptized and confirmd at Bethel Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN. He attended country school through the eighth grade. Harvey worked on the family farm and at the age of 14, he started working in the harvest fields in North Dakota. During the winters, Harvey worked in the logging camps.
In 1938-1939, Harvey worked in the CCC Camps and started farming. In 1942, he entered into service with the United States Army. He was assigned to the 703rd Tank Destroyer Battalion Company A. Which was part of the 3rd Armored Division which was the Spearhead Division.
Harvey was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was honoraly discharged in 1945, and was proud of his service throughout his life. Following his discharge he returned to Minnie Township and continued farming with his brother, Clifford. Harvey enjoyed attending the 3rd Armored Division reunions throughout the years.
On November 10,1956, Harvey married Fay Minnie (Bucholz) Rude. To this union, one child was born, Julie. Together with Fay's children, Richard, LuAnn, Laurel and David, they made their home in Minnie Township. Harvey continued to farm and work with Holthusen Construction. In 1968, they moved to Thief River Falls, where Harvey worked at Arctic Cat in Maintenance. On November 10, 2006, they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Fay died in 2007 and Harvey moved to Valley Home, where he enjoyed visiting with the staff and residents, playing cards and Wii bowling. Family was very important to Harvey and he always made a special point to remember everyone's birthday.
Following his retirement, Harvey enjoyed welding, fixing things, gardening, and helping others with their projects. If someone needed anything heavy duty fixed, they could just bring it to Harvey. He would "Harvetize it." Harvey was a member of Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. Harvey and Fay enjoyed traveling.
Harvey is survived by five children, Julie (Les) Trandem, Richard W. Rude, LuAnn (Duane) Lusignan, Laurel (Steven) Swanson, David (Jade) Rude, all of Thief River Falls; 11 grandchildren: Jill (Brad) Buck, Tracy (Joel) Hallstrom, Jay (Molly) Lusignan, Michael Swanson, Michelle (Brian) Benitt, Jeremy (Tara) Swanson, Rachel Rude, Jennifer (Dan) Berggren, Jordan, Zachary and Lauren Bauer; 12 great-grandchildren: Samatha and Emily Buck, Chase and Cali Lusignan, Gabrielle and Jesse Hallstrom, Jacob and Kayli Swanson, Megan, Eryn and Keegan Benitt, and Liviana Swanson; sister, Dorothy Renfer of Cygnet, OH; sisters-in-law, Florence Ness and Dorothy Ness; nieces and nephew, Dale Sharon Jettinghoff, Wayne Ness and Linda Bailey, all of Delphos, OH.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fay; parents; great-grandson, Grady Benitt; brothers, Selmer and Clifford; brother-in-law, Charles Renfer; and nephew, Donald "Butch" Ness.
Funeral services were held Saturday,March 19, 2011 at Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Wesley Langaas officiating. Casket bearers included Harvey's grandsons. Honorary casket bearers included Harvey's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Military honors were provided by the Ecklund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793. Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.
Harvey Leonard Ness was born October 30, 1914 in Minnie Township, Beltrami County, MN. the son of Sam and Louise (Knutson) Ness. He was baptized and confirmd at Bethel Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN. He attended country school through the eighth grade. Harvey worked on the family farm and at the age of 14, he started working in the harvest fields in North Dakota. During the winters, Harvey worked in the logging camps.
In 1938-1939, Harvey worked in the CCC Camps and started farming. In 1942, he entered into service with the United States Army. He was assigned to the 703rd Tank Destroyer Battalion Company A. Which was part of the 3rd Armored Division which was the Spearhead Division.
Harvey was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was honoraly discharged in 1945, and was proud of his service throughout his life. Following his discharge he returned to Minnie Township and continued farming with his brother, Clifford. Harvey enjoyed attending the 3rd Armored Division reunions throughout the years.
On November 10,1956, Harvey married Fay Minnie (Bucholz) Rude. To this union, one child was born, Julie. Together with Fay's children, Richard, LuAnn, Laurel and David, they made their home in Minnie Township. Harvey continued to farm and work with Holthusen Construction. In 1968, they moved to Thief River Falls, where Harvey worked at Arctic Cat in Maintenance. On November 10, 2006, they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Fay died in 2007 and Harvey moved to Valley Home, where he enjoyed visiting with the staff and residents, playing cards and Wii bowling. Family was very important to Harvey and he always made a special point to remember everyone's birthday.
Following his retirement, Harvey enjoyed welding, fixing things, gardening, and helping others with their projects. If someone needed anything heavy duty fixed, they could just bring it to Harvey. He would "Harvetize it." Harvey was a member of Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. Harvey and Fay enjoyed traveling.
Harvey is survived by five children, Julie (Les) Trandem, Richard W. Rude, LuAnn (Duane) Lusignan, Laurel (Steven) Swanson, David (Jade) Rude, all of Thief River Falls; 11 grandchildren: Jill (Brad) Buck, Tracy (Joel) Hallstrom, Jay (Molly) Lusignan, Michael Swanson, Michelle (Brian) Benitt, Jeremy (Tara) Swanson, Rachel Rude, Jennifer (Dan) Berggren, Jordan, Zachary and Lauren Bauer; 12 great-grandchildren: Samatha and Emily Buck, Chase and Cali Lusignan, Gabrielle and Jesse Hallstrom, Jacob and Kayli Swanson, Megan, Eryn and Keegan Benitt, and Liviana Swanson; sister, Dorothy Renfer of Cygnet, OH; sisters-in-law, Florence Ness and Dorothy Ness; nieces and nephew, Dale Sharon Jettinghoff, Wayne Ness and Linda Bailey, all of Delphos, OH.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fay; parents; great-grandson, Grady Benitt; brothers, Selmer and Clifford; brother-in-law, Charles Renfer; and nephew, Donald "Butch" Ness.
Harvey Ness, 96, of Thief River Falls, MN died on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, surronded by his family.
Funeral services were held Saturday,March 19, 2011 at Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Wesley Langaas officiating. Casket bearers included Harvey's grandsons. Honorary casket bearers included Harvey's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Military honors were provided by the Ecklund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793. Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.
Harvey Leonard Ness was born October 30, 1914 in Minnie Township, Beltrami County, MN. the son of Sam and Louise (Knutson) Ness. He was baptized and confirmd at Bethel Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN. He attended country school through the eighth grade. Harvey worked on the family farm and at the age of 14, he started working in the harvest fields in North Dakota. During the winters, Harvey worked in the logging camps.
In 1938-1939, Harvey worked in the CCC Camps and started farming. In 1942, he entered into service with the United States Army. He was assigned to the 703rd Tank Destroyer Battalion Company A. Which was part of the 3rd Armored Division which was the Spearhead Division.
Harvey was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was honoraly discharged in 1945, and was proud of his service throughout his life. Following his discharge he returned to Minnie Township and continued farming with his brother, Clifford. Harvey enjoyed attending the 3rd Armored Division reunions throughout the years.
On November 10,1956, Harvey married Fay Minnie (Bucholz) Rude. To this union, one child was born, Julie. Together with Fay's children, Richard, LuAnn, Laurel and David, they made their home in Minnie Township. Harvey continued to farm and work with Holthusen Construction. In 1968, they moved to Thief River Falls, where Harvey worked at Arctic Cat in Maintenance. On November 10, 2006, they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Fay died in 2007 and Harvey moved to Valley Home, where he enjoyed visiting with the staff and residents, playing cards and Wii bowling. Family was very important to Harvey and he always made a special point to remember everyone's birthday.
Following his retirement, Harvey enjoyed welding, fixing things, gardening, and helping others with their projects. If someone needed anything heavy duty fixed, they could just bring it to Harvey. He would "Harvetize it." Harvey was a member of Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. Harvey and Fay enjoyed traveling.
Harvey is survived by five children, Julie (Les) Trandem, Richard W. Rude, LuAnn (Duane) Lusignan, Laurel (Steven) Swanson, David (Jade) Rude, all of Thief River Falls; 11 grandchildren: Jill (Brad) Buck, Tracy (Joel) Hallstrom, Jay (Molly) Lusignan, Michael Swanson, Michelle (Brian) Benitt, Jeremy (Tara) Swanson, Rachel Rude, Jennifer (Dan) Berggren, Jordan, Zachary and Lauren Bauer; 12 great-grandchildren: Samatha and Emily Buck, Chase and Cali Lusignan, Gabrielle and Jesse Hallstrom, Jacob and Kayli Swanson, Megan, Eryn and Keegan Benitt, and Liviana Swanson; sister, Dorothy Renfer of Cygnet, OH; sisters-in-law, Florence Ness and Dorothy Ness; nieces and nephew, Dale Sharon Jettinghoff, Wayne Ness and Linda Bailey, all of Delphos, OH.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fay; parents; great-grandson, Grady Benitt; brothers, Selmer and Clifford; brother-in-law, Charles Renfer; and nephew, Donald "Butch" Ness.
Funeral services were held Saturday,March 19, 2011 at Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Wesley Langaas officiating. Casket bearers included Harvey's grandsons. Honorary casket bearers included Harvey's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Military honors were provided by the Ecklund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793. Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.
Harvey Leonard Ness was born October 30, 1914 in Minnie Township, Beltrami County, MN. the son of Sam and Louise (Knutson) Ness. He was baptized and confirmd at Bethel Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN. He attended country school through the eighth grade. Harvey worked on the family farm and at the age of 14, he started working in the harvest fields in North Dakota. During the winters, Harvey worked in the logging camps.
In 1938-1939, Harvey worked in the CCC Camps and started farming. In 1942, he entered into service with the United States Army. He was assigned to the 703rd Tank Destroyer Battalion Company A. Which was part of the 3rd Armored Division which was the Spearhead Division.
Harvey was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was honoraly discharged in 1945, and was proud of his service throughout his life. Following his discharge he returned to Minnie Township and continued farming with his brother, Clifford. Harvey enjoyed attending the 3rd Armored Division reunions throughout the years.
On November 10,1956, Harvey married Fay Minnie (Bucholz) Rude. To this union, one child was born, Julie. Together with Fay's children, Richard, LuAnn, Laurel and David, they made their home in Minnie Township. Harvey continued to farm and work with Holthusen Construction. In 1968, they moved to Thief River Falls, where Harvey worked at Arctic Cat in Maintenance. On November 10, 2006, they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Fay died in 2007 and Harvey moved to Valley Home, where he enjoyed visiting with the staff and residents, playing cards and Wii bowling. Family was very important to Harvey and he always made a special point to remember everyone's birthday.
Following his retirement, Harvey enjoyed welding, fixing things, gardening, and helping others with their projects. If someone needed anything heavy duty fixed, they could just bring it to Harvey. He would "Harvetize it." Harvey was a member of Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. Harvey and Fay enjoyed traveling.
Harvey is survived by five children, Julie (Les) Trandem, Richard W. Rude, LuAnn (Duane) Lusignan, Laurel (Steven) Swanson, David (Jade) Rude, all of Thief River Falls; 11 grandchildren: Jill (Brad) Buck, Tracy (Joel) Hallstrom, Jay (Molly) Lusignan, Michael Swanson, Michelle (Brian) Benitt, Jeremy (Tara) Swanson, Rachel Rude, Jennifer (Dan) Berggren, Jordan, Zachary and Lauren Bauer; 12 great-grandchildren: Samatha and Emily Buck, Chase and Cali Lusignan, Gabrielle and Jesse Hallstrom, Jacob and Kayli Swanson, Megan, Eryn and Keegan Benitt, and Liviana Swanson; sister, Dorothy Renfer of Cygnet, OH; sisters-in-law, Florence Ness and Dorothy Ness; nieces and nephew, Dale Sharon Jettinghoff, Wayne Ness and Linda Bailey, all of Delphos, OH.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fay; parents; great-grandson, Grady Benitt; brothers, Selmer and Clifford; brother-in-law, Charles Renfer; and nephew, Donald "Butch" Ness.
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