John F. Harder was born on January 2, 1932, in Trimont, Minnesota, the son of Anton F. and Helena Golden Harder. As a teen he moved with his family to Atwater, Minnesota and in 1948 he moved to Sunburg, Minnesota. On November 28, 1981, John was united in marriage to Donna Mae Collins at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. This union was blessed with over 37 years of marriage.
John farmed, worked at Jennie O in Willmar, and sold Trojan Seed corn. He enjoyed metal detecting and collecting. He was called from this life on Thursday evening, September 5, at the Rice Care Center in Willmar, Minnesota. He attained the age of 87 years, 8 months, and 4 days.
He is survived by his wife Donna of Willmar, step-children Steve (Diane) Collins, Dennis (Mary) Collins, Jeff (Margaret) Collins, Jody (Jackie) Collins, Bonnie (Gary Michaels) Wrobleski, Luann (Bruce) Moen, and Tim (Teresa) Collins; grandchildren Todd, Terry, Tammy, Scott, Jami, Adam, Josh, Jordan, Jenna, Tammy, Trista, Troy, Travis, Johnathan, Jennifer, Tasha, and Kristin; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Anton and Helena, two sisters, two step-sons, one grandson, and a niece.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
700 Nevada Avenue Benson, MN 56215
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Funeral Service
2:00 PM ,Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
700 Nevada Avenue Benson, MN 56215
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Graveside Service
2:45 PM ,Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Benson City Cemetery
Benson, MN 56215
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