Walter N. Harlow
Walter N. Harlow, 79, of Detroit Lakes, passed away peacefully at Emmanuel Nursing Home on August 18, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.
- Walter N. Harlow
Walter N. Harlow, 79, of Detroit Lakes, passed away peacefully at Emmanuel Nursing Home on August 18, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.
Formerly of Moorhead, Minn., and Perham, Walter was born on July 8, 1931, to Harry and Selma (Nelson) Harlow in Drayton, N.D. He was educated in Pembina County, N.D., attended NDAC, NDSU, and Moorhead State College where he received his BA/BS in Industrial Arts, Math, and Business Education. Walter was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi.
On April 12, 1958, Walter was united in marriage to Betty Louise Solhjem at Zion Lutheran Church near Leonard, N.D. Walter proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He served in both the Minnesota and North Dakota National Guard and was commanding officer of several units in North Dakota. He retired as a major. He was a proud member of VFW and American Legion.
Walter started his teaching career in Gwinner, N.D. He taught Special Education in Grand Forks, N.D. and was an industrial arts instructor at Fargo North and South High school. He also taught adult education woodworking classes and was the instructor for the Carpenters Union during his long teaching career. Walter worked as a self-employed contractor, specializing in home building, cabinetry, remodeling and repair. After retiring from teaching, he worked for the United States Postal Service in Fort Ransom, N.D.
Walter will be greatly missed by his family and friends; his loving wife Betty of Perham; four daughters, Dianne Tyge of Perham, Darleen (Johnnie) Griffin of Santee, Calif., Doreen (Dana) Causer of Cando, N.D. and Denise (Mark) Christinson of Cavalier, N.D.; grandchildren, Doretha Smith, Adam (Jennifer) Tyge, Tia Griffin, Tiffany Kukuk, Kenny Kukuk, Laura Christinson, Lucas Tyge, Lacey Christinson, and Jacob Tyge; great-grandson, Nathaniel Smith, with second great-grandchild due in late December 2010 to Adam and Jenny; sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson of Hoople, N.D. and Bonnie (Willis) Puppe of Drayton.
Walter’s hobbies included family genealogy, woodworking, and gardening. He loved visiting with extended family and friends. He also enjoyed hearing stories about their lives and past experiences.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Selma (Nelson) Harlow; and brothers, J. Kenneth, Ernest, Donald and Marvin.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Emmanuel Nursing Home of Detroit Lakes for the great care of their husband, dad and grandpa.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Boulger Funeral Home at 123 South 10th Street, Fargo, N.D.
Visitation at Boulger Funeral Home was from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, with services at 2 p.m. Walter will be laid to rest on Thursday, August 26, in Drayton.
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