Frederick “Fred” Harms

Obituary

Frederick “Fred” Martin Harms was born on March 27, 1936, in Plato, McLeod County, Minnesota.  He was the son of Martin Henrich and Esther Sophia (Engelke) Harms.  Frederick was baptized as an infant on April 12, 1936, by Rev. H. J. Bouman and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 2, 1950, by Rev. L. T. Wohlfiel both at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota.  His confirmation verse was 1 John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”  He received his education in Hamburg, Minnesota.  Frederick entered active military service in the United States Army on May 26, 1954, and served his country during the Korean War.  He received an honorable discharge on May 25, 1956.

On October 13, 1956, Frederick was united in marriage to LuAnn Rosella Hoernemann by Rev. Peter Schild at Frieden’s County Line Church in rural Norwood Young America, Minnesota.  Frederick and LuAnn made their home in Glencoe, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with four children, Kevin, Patty, Steven and Jeanna.  Frederick and LuAnn shared over 63 years of marriage.

Frederick worked as a fieldman for Glencoe Butter and Produce Association for 48 years before retiring.  He was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe.  Frederick was also a member of the Glencoe VFW Post #5102 and the Glencoe Fire Department. 

Frederick was a hard worker and loyal to all.  He was a good handyman and could fix just about anything.  Frederick liked going out to eat, getting ice cream from the Dairy Queen and traveling, especially spending winters in South Padre Island, Texas.  He loved fishing and fishing for king salmon in Alaska was the greatest.  Frederick enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports.  Family was very important to him and he treasured the time spent with them and his friends. 

Frederick passed away on Saturday, August 15^th, 2020, at Orchard Estates in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 84 years, 4 months and 19 days.

Blessed be his memory.

Frederick is survived by his;
Wife, LuAnn Harms of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Kevin Harms and his wife, Lori, of Victoria, MN,
Patty Harms of Powder Springs, Georgia,
Steven Harms and his wife, Lori, of Glencoe, MN,
Jeanna Carver and her husband, Brad, of Soldotna, AK;
Grandchildren, Heather Klemz, Stacy Henning and her husband, Ryan, Andy Schwert and his fiancé, Kristi Gleason, Steven Schwert and his wife, Sonia, Tony Harms and his wife, Katey, Kelly Roberts and her husband, Matt, Cody Harms, Brook Carver and his wife, Jennifer, Blaine Carver and his
wife, Kendall, Cory Carver;
Great Grandchildren, Rylie Klemz, Mikayla Klemz, Emery Henning, Bentley Henning, Jordan Schwert, Aliya Harms, Jackson Harms, Tenley Roberts, Broc Roberts, Beckham Carver, Tenley Carver, Sophia Carver, baby Schwert on the way, baby Carver on the way;
Sister, Myrtice Severson and her husband, Arnold, of Hutchinson, MN;
Brothers, Harlan Harms and his wife, Barb, of Prior Lake, MN,
Hillard Harms of Wisconsin;
Brothers-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law, Raymond Hoernemann and his wife, Ardelle, of Glencoe, MN,
Ralph Hoernemann of Glencoe, MN,
Marlene Kuse of Glencoe, MN,
Orlin Hoernemann of Lester Prairie, MN,
Ronnie Hoernemann and Annette of Brownton, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Frederick was preceded in death by his Parents, Martin and Esther Harms; Brother, Howard Harms in infancy; Sister, Myra Harms; Parents-In-Law, Gilbert and Linda Hoernemann; Brothers-In-Law, Gordon Hoernemann and his wife, Myra and Clifford Hoernemann and his wife, Muriel.