1924
Harold
2015
Harold Held
October 16, 1924 — May 24, 2015
Funeral services for Harold "Harry" A. Held of Albert Lea, MN will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Reverend James Kassera will officiate. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 4 until 6 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea Area Veterans Groups.
Harry died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center. He was 90 years of age.
Harry was born October 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL the son of Harold A. and Anna (Sonluitnier) Held. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Franklin Park, IL. After graduating from Steinmentz High School in June of 1942 he joined the Navy and served until December 1945. Harry served on three ships; the first was the Harrison Gray Ottis, the second was the Samuel Brannon and the third was the SS Jack Singer. His tours were in the European and Pacific Theaters.
On June 21, 1947 he was united in marriage to Carine (Dolly) Weberg at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN. He was employed by Western Electric as a draftsman in Chicago, IL. When Harry and Dolly moved to Albert Lea he was employed by Church Offset, Queens Products, Almco and Scotsman for 37 years, retiring in 1987.
Harry was an active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church where he served as both financial and special collections secretary for many years. He also participated in many "Volunteer" projects. Harry was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He enjoyed dancing, outdoor cookouts, Jarts, golf and always getting together with family.
Harry is survived by one sister Gerry Borrelli of Bloomingdale, IL, special niece and nephew Nancy and her husband Tim Toft of Ellendale, MN, and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Harry was a very special uncle to all of them.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dolly and one brother in law F.J. "Wal" Borrelli.
Harry was very appreciative to Dr. Vocal and Stephanie Lorenson for all they did for him. He was also very thankful for his two special care givers Corrie Archer and Sharon Friedman, his care at Oak Park Place, Good Samaritan and St John's Lutheran Home. The family would like to thank Albert Lea Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Harry.
Harry died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center. He was 90 years of age.
Harry was born October 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL the son of Harold A. and Anna (Sonluitnier) Held. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Franklin Park, IL. After graduating from Steinmentz High School in June of 1942 he joined the Navy and served until December 1945. Harry served on three ships; the first was the Harrison Gray Ottis, the second was the Samuel Brannon and the third was the SS Jack Singer. His tours were in the European and Pacific Theaters.
On June 21, 1947 he was united in marriage to Carine (Dolly) Weberg at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN. He was employed by Western Electric as a draftsman in Chicago, IL. When Harry and Dolly moved to Albert Lea he was employed by Church Offset, Queens Products, Almco and Scotsman for 37 years, retiring in 1987.
Harry was an active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church where he served as both financial and special collections secretary for many years. He also participated in many "Volunteer" projects. Harry was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He enjoyed dancing, outdoor cookouts, Jarts, golf and always getting together with family.
Harry is survived by one sister Gerry Borrelli of Bloomingdale, IL, special niece and nephew Nancy and her husband Tim Toft of Ellendale, MN, and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Harry was a very special uncle to all of them.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dolly and one brother in law F.J. "Wal" Borrelli.
Harry was very appreciative to Dr. Vocal and Stephanie Lorenson for all they did for him. He was also very thankful for his two special care givers Corrie Archer and Sharon Friedman, his care at Oak Park Place, Good Samaritan and St John's Lutheran Home. The family would like to thank Albert Lea Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Harry.
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