Harold H. Horpedahl

Harold Herbert Horpedahl, 87, Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Harold was born to Lars and Sophie (Holgerson) Horpedahl on May 15, 1930 on the family farm in rural Glyndon, MN. He attended Riverside country school near the Buffalo River.

Harold was proud of his two brothers who served in WWII which influenced his decision to join the Army at the age of 18. Harold served in the Army (1948-1952) and attained the rank of Sergeant in the 1st Infantry Division, 26th Regiment. After basic training at Fort Knox, KY, he sailed off to Germany to serve in the Korean War. Harold was very proud to have served his country. He was moved by the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C., which he was overjoyed to visit with the 2016 Honor Flight.

Harold met his sweetheart, Sally Haugen of LaMoure, ND, and the two were married on June 3, 1955 in Verona, ND. Together they have five children. This past June, they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.

Harold purchased the family farm after his father’s death and farmed and raised livestock. For 37 years, Harold worked for Red Owl where he made lifelong friendships. For his 75th birthday, Harold chose to go skydiving which he described as the “thrill of a lifetime”. After having the opportunity to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C., Harold and Sally worked together on a dishtowel fundraising project for others to have the same opportunity. He was a lifetime member of Concordia Church, the VFW, American Legion, and Sons of Norway. He proudly served on the Church Council and the Cemetery Board for many years.

With a twinkle in his eye and a great sense of humor, he reached out to those he cared deeply about: his children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbors, new and old friends. He was always interested in learning and hearing about everyone’s joys and challenges. He did all this, while being Sally’s caregiver for the past 16 years, despite his own growing health issues.

Harold is survived by his wife; children, Diane (Leo) Murr, Wahpeton, ND, Nancy (Dan) Ruud, Fargo, ND, Steve, Fargo, ND, Ron (Jamie), Moorhead, MN, and Sue Sip, Ada, MN; grandchildren, Heath (Alyssa), Brandon, McKaila, Adam (fiancée Megan), Amanda, Emily, Andrew, Aaron, Skylar; and great-granddaughter, Eve; sister, Ruth (Bill) Farabee; sisters-in-law, Eileen and Alice; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arnold, LeRoy and Clifford; sister, Harriett Randel; and daughter-in-law Lorna Horpedahl.

A visitation will be held Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM with a prayer service beginning at 4:00 at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.

The funeral will be held Monday, March 19, 2018 at 11:30 AM at Concordia Lutheran Church, rural Glyndon, MN. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be shared with the Concordia Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund.