Harvey L. Haugrud

Harvey LeRoy Haugrud was born June 20, 1926 in Barnesville, Minnesota to Hans and Lena Nelson Haugrud. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Barnesville. He enlisted in the Air Force during World War II and served in Okinawa, Japan. He married June Goeman on May 24, 1950 at Lake Park Lutheran Church. Harvey worked as a carpenter for many years. He also worked as a substitute mail carrier in Lake Park for 30 years. His last ten years in the postal service was as a full time rural carrier in Twin Valley, Minnesota.Restoring antique and classic cars was a major source of enjoyment for Harvey, as he spent many "midnight" hours working. Harvey was instrumental in organizing the Midnite Riders Snowmobile Club and enjoyed riding with his family and friends. Harvey was a member of the Lake Park Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post #181.Harvey died Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at his home at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and seven brothers.He is survived by his wife, June Haugrud, Lake Park, MN; two daughters, Pamela John Midthune, Moorhead, MN, and their children, Nick Amanda Midthune, Crystal, MN, and Brea Midthune, San Diego, CA; Paulette Lawrence Dorval and their children Megan and Maren, all of Belfield, ND; the newest member of his family is his great grandson, Jackson Midthune; he is also survived by one brother, Charles Haugrud, Cleburne, TX.