Service Information
Harold Sanken, age 98, of Hutchinson, formerly of Brownton Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 31, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 A.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials are preferred to Faith Lutheran Church.
Obituary
Harold Herbert Sanken was born on September 1, 1918, on the family farm in Sumter Township. He was the only child of Herbert and Bertha (Lickfett) Sanken. Harold was baptized as an infant on November 3, 1918 by Rev. Strasberg, and was later confirmed in his Christian faith as a youth on August 28, 1932 by Rev. Wiltge both at St. John’s Church near Biscay, Minnesota. Harold attended country school until he completed the 8th grade after which he farmed full time with his father Herbert.
Despite being an only child, Harold served America during a time of war by enlisting in the Army Air Corps in January, 1942. He was honorably discharged in January, 1945. He served with honor in Philippines and in Australia.
On July 6, 1946, Harold was united in marriage to Lorraine E. Zimmerman at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. This marriage was blessed with six children, Timothy, Adah, Christine, Mark, Joy, and John. Harold and Lorraine resided in rural Brownton. Harold and Lorraine shared 55 years of marriage together until Lorraine passed away on December 22, 2001.
Harold married Frances Olson on April 12, 2008. They loved and supported each other. Harold’s children want to thank Frances for all she has done for thier father. Harold and Frances resided in Hutchinson. They shared 9 years of marriage together.
Harold lived on the family farm and was engaged in dairy, hogs and crop farming until he moved into Hutchinson in 2008.
Harold served his church by being the Sunday school teacher and superintendent, ushering, and serving on the church council as well as other committees over the years. He also served his community by being on various boards and committees.
Harold enjoyed farming, cows, hogs, and crops. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
When Harold needed assistance with his daily care, he moved into Harmony River in December, 2015. He passed away there on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the age of 98 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Harold is survived by his:
Wife, Frances Olson of Hutchinson, MN;
Children and their spouses, Timothy Sanken of Hutchinson, MN,
Adah Loscheider of Boone, NC,
Christine Sanken of Rohnert Park, CA,
Mark Sanken of Brownton, MN,
Joy Larson of Rochester, MN,
John Sanken of Litchfield, MN;
4 Step Children and their families, Loren Olson of Hutchinson, MN,
Marlyce Olson Lauritzen of Sun City West, AZ,
LeAnn Mullan of Hutchinson, MN,
Glenna Olson of Park Rapids, MN;
20 Grandchildren;
37 Great-Grandchildren;
Step Grandchildren and Step Great Grandchildren;
Many nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Harold is preceded in death by Parents, Herbert and Bertha Sanken; first Wife, Lorraine Sanken; and Grandson, Andrew Thomas Sanken.
john christianson says
Our prayers and love are with the Olson and Sanken Families.
John and Michelle Christianson, Mary Sommerness, Brook and Anne Rose Cu
den, Joey Miller and Frank Cuden
john christianson says
with Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to Frances Olson and for the Sanken and Olson Family from John, Michelle and Kelly Christianson; Brook, Anne Rose and Frank Cuden; Mary Sommerness, Joey Miller and Maureen Thopmson
Beth Tucker says
I send my sympathy to your family on the passing of your father. He was a good person, a great friend and neighbor. God be with you during this difficult time. love, Beth Klopfleisch-Tucker