Harold Hamann, age 78 of New Richmond, WI, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. Harold was born the son of Everett and Lucile (Lyman) Hamann on September 7, 1942 in Northfield, MN. He grew up on a dairy farm near Nerstrand, MN graduating from Faribault High School with the class of 1960. Harold served in the Army Reserves. On October 11, 1963 he was married to Mary Kuiper at the United Methodist Church in Nerstrand, MN. Harold went to work for Farmers Union which later became Cenex. They moved to New Richmond, WI in 1970. Harold left Cenex and went to work for the Street Department with the City of New Richmond, retiring in 2006. In retirement, he helped out at Balsam Millwork. Harold served for 31 years on the New Richmond Fire Department. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and volunteered for many projects. Harold loved to hunt, woodworking, car shows, trips to the casino, and visiting with family and friends. He never met anyone that he didn’t like. Harold was a man of character, who was very proud of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Lucile Hamann; and sister, Phyllis (Raymond) Plut. Harold is survived by his wife, Mary Hamann; children, Dana (Dana) Johnson, Rick (Melissa) Hamann; grandchildren, Ashley (Andrew) Becker, Michael Johnson, Brandon (Kayla Windingstad) Johnson, Hannah Hamann, Derrick Hamann; siblings, Lorraine (Paul) Chandler, Ruth (Wayne) Stark, Linda (Paul) Lynne; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A Celebration of Harold’s Life was held on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11 am at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 728 S Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI. The service was live streamed through the link just below this obituary. Visitation was also be on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 9-11 am at the funeral home. Interment was in the New Richmond Cemetery. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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19 Comments
I am so sorry Mary. My deepest sympathy to you and family.
Mary so sorry to hear about uncle Harold’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these difficult times! Sending lots of love!
So very sorry Mary to hear about cousin Harold. Our prayers are with you and the kids.
Prayers for all of you! I always enjoyed visiting with Harold and his smile and laugh! Love Ranae Schuttpelz and family
We loved him and he was a hard worker , loving dad , grandpa, great grandpa and loving husband as well as a terrific brother
Mary so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. It was so good to see you and him at
my brother’s funeral two years ago. I thought of all the good times and lots of food at
your parents house. The big chicken fry we had. The Easter dinners at my parents house. Harold always teased me. I was about 9 then. Memories are always good.
Prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Mary and family.Are thoughts and prayers are with you. We always had such a good time when we would see you at family get together. Our sympathy to you
We shared the same birthday! Harold was always so upbeat and positive and made you feel good. My heart feels sad today.
We will miss his smile, Harold was usually very good natured and fun to get together with. A very good man.
Our sympathy to you Mary and Dana and Ricks family.
Sorry to hear of Harold’s passing Mary,glad we were able to see each other at. Forrests funeral
Mary,
My sincerest sympathy. Jerri and I both appreciated Harold’s dedication to the church and the constant smiles you shared with him.
I will think of you and pray that you remember the good times you had.
So sorry for your loss Mary. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mary and family, our deepest sympathy. Seems we are getting into that age group where there are more funerals of family and friends. Haven’t seen you folks in years. It was great to hear from you at Christmas time. Cherish the memories.
Sending cyber hugs and we are thinking of you all.
Leonard (Leo) and Darlene Lombard AZ
Mary and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. He did always have a friendly smile for everyone!
Mary, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary ,Dana & Rick and family, My brother was loved by all..I wish Paul & I could be with you on Monday .Being over 80 I think the virus is to dangerous, it will be very cold and over 600 miles for us..LOVE ALWAYS Prayers from Harold’s oldest sister
Lorraine and Paul Chandler
So sorry for your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
I was sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. He was the person who got me on to the NR Fire Department.
I got to know the whole family. Julie and I give our condolences to the family. We will miss him.
Mary, we just learned of Harold’s passing. We are so sorry to hear this. He always had a smile and conversation for us. We are sure you miss him. Thinking of you!
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