Funeral services for Harold L. Hannegrefs, 83, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. The Rev. James Berning and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Interment will be in St. Theodore Cemetery with military honors accorded by area servicemen’s organizations. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Harold died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at St. John’s Lutheran Home.
Harold Leo Hannegrefs was born on June 2, 1925, in rural Epping, S.D., the son of John and Elizabeth (Marks) Hannegrefs. Harold served his country in the United States Navy, aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise, during World War II. He was very proud of his military service. On July 29, 1948, Harold was married to Lois Schablin in Bird Island. He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church, the V.F.W., and the American Legion. Harold enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his grandkids. In later years he especially loved his great-grandkids. They lit up his day. Whenever the great-grandkids came to visit Harold would always give them a dollar. In his younger years, Harold enjoyed taking his family camping and fishing and liked working in his garden.
Survivors include his wife Lois; children: James Hannegrefs, Debbie (Art) Flattum, Steven (Angie) Hannegrefs and Beverly (Richard) Johnson; Judy Lehman, who Harold always thought of as a daughter; grandchildren: Pauline (Kyle) Steffen, Jon (Kassy) Hannegrefs, Jim Hannegrefs, Kristin Hannegrefs, Kevin (Amy) Flattum, Connie Lillibridge, Tricia (Jeff) Wacek, Missy Hannegrefs and fiancé Adam Dahlen, Tim (Alisha) Johnson and Brian Johnson; great-grandchildren: Jake, Hannah, Ryan, Sidney, Grace, Kayla, Brennan, Saige, Maizee, Jager, Alex, Makayla, Coy, Jasmine, Isaac, Morgan, Teagan, and Ava; sisters Agnes and Myrtle; and many nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his son John; brothers: Walter, Joe, Howard, and Lester; and his sisters: Helen, Margaret, Mabel, and Francis.
Harold’s family wishes to thank the staff of St. John’s Lutheran Home and the physicians and staff at the Albert Lea Medical Center for the wonderful care he received there.