Harlin Wetzel

Harlin Wetzel

December 09, 1931 - November 07, 2010

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Harlin Wetzel, 78, Vergas, Minnesota died Sunday November 7, 2010 at his lake home near Vergas.

Harlin was born December 9, 1931 near Wishek, North Dakota the son of Henry Wetzel and Emilia (Bader) Wetzel. He grew up on the family farm and received his education in Wishek, ND and Lemars, Iowa.

He and Dorothy Freier were married August 28, 1960 in Streeter, ND. They farmed near Wishek until 1976 when they moved to Hunter, ND. They retired in 1999. They then moved to their retirement home on Long Lake near Vergas, MN.

He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Detroit Lakes, MN. He and Dorothy recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Harlin loved his five grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them as much as possible. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, a dear friend to many and a devout Christian who loved life and the Lord.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy; 3 daughters; Carla (Allan) Funk, Eagan, MN; Darcy Wetzel, Eagan, MN; Vickie (Greg) Doeden, Moorhead, MN; 1 son, Wylie (Mindy) Wetzel, Woodbury, MN; 4 granddaughters, Emily, Olivia, Margaret and Katherine, 1 grandson Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his only brother Arnold and only sister Luella Rudolf.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Friday November 12, 2010 in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Detroit Lakes, MN with Rev. Conrad Vine, pastor officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date in the Wishek City Cemetery, Wishek, ND.
Arrangements are by the Haut Funeral Homes in Jamestown, ND.
Online Guest Register - www.hautfuneralhome.com

Visitation -1 1/2 hour before services at the Church

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Jeri and Mike
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Vickie, you were a caring, and loving daughter to him. Take care...
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Lonnie & Sandy Freier
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Lonnie & I want to express our sympathy to your family at the loss of your Dad. I just saw him at Sanford Hospital in October when I had surgery. We visited a few minutes and Lonnie visited with him. We are sorry we cannot be at the service, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Special prayers for your Mom. The wonderful and happy memories will get you through these coming days and weeks. Rest in the comfort of God's strength and peace. God bless you all.
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Gertie (Wetzel ) Bollinger & Harvey Wetzel
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So sorry on the loss of your loved one, We are cousins,Did not realize you lived that close to Wahpeton, Its where i Gertie live,
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David & Patsy Madsen
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We were so sorry to hear about Harlin. He was a good, kind, special man. He certainly will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
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Konstantin and Svetlana
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We are so sorry we couldn't be with you at the service to support you at this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts go to Vickie and her family. Quote: "He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it."
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Leroy & Janice Chief
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Dear Dorothy & Family, Sorry to hear of Harlan's death. We did not know that you were living in Vergas, not that far from Park Rapids. We are thinking about you and you are in our prayers.

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