Service Information
Don “Harmsy” Harms, age 61, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at his home.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, 3:00 P.M. at the Harms Residence, 13275 Salem Avenue, Norwood Young America, MN 55368.
Online Guest Book is available at www.mcbridechapel.com
Obituary
Don Allen Harms was born on December 11, 1958 in Shakopee, Minnesota. He was the son of Clarence Samuel and Virginia Elizabeth (Zumberge) Harms. Don was baptized in the Lutheran faith on December 28, 1958, and received his confirmation on March 26, 1972, at Zion Lutheran Church in Cologne, Minnesota. Don received his grade school education at Zion Lutheran School in Cologne, Minnesota, and graduated with the Central High School Class of 1976.
On November 28, 1981, Don was united in marriage to Sheila Worm at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota. Don and Sheila made their home on the family farm in Norwood Young America. Their marriage was blessed with four daughters, Amber, Tami, Katie and Cara. Don and Sheila shared over 38 years of marriage.
Don spent his working career doing masonry work and owning his own company known as Hard Stuff Masonry. He enjoyed trap shooting and hunting. Don loved watching the Minnesota Twins, Nascar and the NYA Cardinals. He also enjoyed touring around in his van looking at crops and a good cruise on his motorcycle. Don was a great papa to his five grandchildren, Aubrey, Brody, Ryder, Brooke and Chase. He loved taking them on Ranger rides and watching them participate in their activities.
Don was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in October of 2019. Shortly after his diagnosis, he planned a trip for his family to go to the Minnesota Twins Spring Training in Fort Myers, Florida. He fought a short but courageous battle that ended his life too soon. Don passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 7 days.
Blessed be his memory.
Don is survived by his:
Wife, Sheila Harms of Norwood Young America, MN;
Daughters, Amber Harms of Norwood Young America, MN,
Tami Harms and John Fahey of Norwood Young America, MN,
Katie Harms of Norwood Young America, MN,
Cara Buetow and her husband, Jacob, of Norwood Young America, MN;
Grandchildren, Aubrey Fahey, Brody Fahey, Ryder Fahey, Brooke Buetow, Chase Buetow;
Siblings, Vickie Carlson of Hamburg, MN,
Barb Lunow and her husband, Larry of Watertown, MN,
Mike Harms and his wife, MaryAnn, of Norwood Young America, MN;
Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Gerald and Doris Worm of Norwood Young America, MN;
Brothers-In-Law and Sisters-In-Law, Shirl Scott of Waconia, MN,
Sandy Pierson and her husband, Russell of Glencoe, MN,
Shelly Hanes and Kevin McIntosh of Buffalo, MN,
Sue Grundahl and her husband, Bill of Norwood Young America, MN,
Gregg Worm and his wife, Terri, of Norwood Young America, MN;
Along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Don is preceded in death by his Parents, Clarence and Virginia Harms; Brother-In-Law, Keith Carlson; Nephew, Brian Grundahl.
Carol Trocke Dammann says
I am so so sorry for your loss!! My prayers and sympathies to you all!
Irene YAECK says
Sympathy to you, your daughters and family.
Linda Hoernemann says
Sheila and family. So sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy. May the Good Lord be with you during this difficult time. Know that he is at Peace now.
Sue Reinert says
Sheila and family I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God’s Love surround you at this sorrowful time.
Jackie and Jim Brown says
Our deepest sympathy to you Sheila and family. Many prayers are being said for all of you.
Rick & Connie Braun says
You all have our deepest sympathy.
Debra Podratz says
We are very sorry that he lost his battle from ALS. Please accept our sympathy.. hugs.. and love to all of you. God bless all of you through this very difficult time. Love Larry and Debbie Podrstz
Jocelyn Wenzel says
Sheila I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Don. It sounds like he was a great father and grandfather and I am sure you will all miss him very much. I am sending hugs and praying for all of you since I cannot see you in these strange times.
Brandon and Karla Hemmann says
We send our Prayers to you all during this time of sorrow. May God give you all Peace and Comfort during this time of need.
Cindy Schmidt says
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you all. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Noennig says
So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace now.
Robert & Roseann Della Paolera says
Our deepest sympathy to Shelia and her family. Don always had few kind words to say or a smile and a wave when we would see him. May you find comfort during this difficult time. RIP Don!
Doris(Thole)Kroyer says
Sheila and Family- sending thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort at this time of great loss. May you hold onto precious memories to help in your grieving.
Sarah Adelmann Spanos says
Sheila, my heart aches for you and the entire family. In this time, lean on those beautiful sisters of yours. Our time on earth is so short. Godspeed on your next journey Donnie, it will be amazing.
Mary and Tim Kraemer says
Sheila , girls and family you are all in our prayers. May God bless you with His peace
Peg Flusemann says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with all if you during this difficult time.
Rhonda Helmbrecht says
Thinking if you all during this time. Sending prayers for strength for you all. Lean on family and friends.
Jayne Waldner says
Sheila,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your beautiful family at this sorrowful time. May God comfort you all.
Leo Stender says
I guess the good Lord needed some cement work done , Now he has Don & Glen both. They will make it happen. Godspeed.
Dan & Jean Stender says
You have our sympathy!