Service Information
Remington J. Harder, age 22, of Sedan, Minnesota, formerly Hutchinson, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, near Hay Springs, Nebraska from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. at Assembly of God Church in Willmar.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Obituary
Remington “Remi Jo” Josephine Harder was born on June 12, 1998, in Hutchinson to Mark and Rochelle (Fernkes) Harder. She was baptized December 13, 1998, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar and confirmed on October 27, 2013, at Paynesville Lutheran Church in Paynesville. She grew up in Bird Island until 4th grade when they moved to Paynesville. She continued her education at Paynesville Schools until her move to Hutchinson. She completed 11th & 12th grades at Hutchinson High School, graduating in 2016. During school, she was active in volleyball, softball, FFA, choir, and wrestling as a manager, cheerleader, and statistician. She had recently completed her degree in Drug & Alcohol Counseling and was a consultant for SeneGence. At the time of her death, Remi was living with her boyfriend, Josey Tensen.
Remington enjoyed running, snowmobiling, off-road mudding, hunting, fishing, going to concerts, and traveling especially with her Snocross family as an FXR promoter. Her family, friends, and faith were the center of her world. She was the best daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend to anyone lucky enough to know her.
Remington is survived by her mother, Rochelle Finken (significant other Troy Alstead Nelson) of Hutchinson, step-father, Cory Finken of Cold Spring, father, Mark (Michell) Harder of Renville; siblings Tanner Harder (significant other Merisa Whitcomb) of Paynesville, Brittney (Ryan) Krueger of Renville, Brooke Harder (fiancé Bailey Damlow) of Hutchinson, Kylee Harder of Renville, Jaden Harder of Hutchinson, Lucus & Felicia Garcia and Autumn Harder all of Renville; nephews, Hayden (Remi’s Godson) and Camden Krueger and Beau Damlow; grandparents, Thomas and Wynn Harder of Willmar, Gary Wells of Texas and Alto Finken of Cold Spring; great-grandmother, Evie Henrichsen of Willmar; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Remington was preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas Fernkes, Wanda Wells, Diann Finken and Sandra Baumgartner; stepbrother, Jaime Garcia III; and boyfriend, Josey Tensen.
Marlene ‘Tobi’ Stein says
What a sweet young lady – we were so blessed to have her as a co-worker at Glacial Ridge Health System in Glenwood. She will be missed. Cherish the memories and accept my sympathy.
John and Judi Ovitt says
Dearest Shelli, Tanner, Brooke, Kylee and Jaden. . Our sincerest love and sympathy to all
she leaves behind.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our lovely, sweet niece Remington.
Thankfully, Grandma Wanda and Aunt Karen will greet her with love…
Great Uncle John and Aunt Judi
Michelle L Reents says
In the short time she worked here at GRHS she had a huge impact and was the nicest sweetest lady! She will be missed. Friends and family of hers, you grief, I am sure is unbearable. May God hold you in his arms as you navigate these very hard times. God bless her memory! Love, Michelle
Diane Meuleners says
“So deeply sorry you have to go through a heartbreak like this. Sharing in your sorrow and keeping your family in our most caring prayers.” Remington was full of ambition, knowledge, and talent and always willing to share with all of us at GRHS. I am so glad I had the opportunity to get to know and work with her and will miss her greatly. Fly high Miss Remington!
Diane Meuleners
Dawn peterson says
A beautiful soul enters heaven paired with her love, you gained beautiful wings remmy fly high, love you always
Holly Rust says
To Remi Harder family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. I wish I could have met this beautiful young lady that I’ve been reading wonderful memories of. We are not meant to understand why she was taken so unexpectedly but hope her memory and love of family will heal your pain. She and Josey are together, forever Holly Rust & Family
Darby Wacker says
Remington in the short time she worked at GRHS, did nothing but brighten every space she worked in!! I will be so sad not to see those shining eyes again.
May the peace and love of the lord hold you during this time…prayers to you all!!
Kellie Kelling says
I am so very sorry and sad to hear of this tragic news. My heart hurts of Remmies entire family and friends. My deepest condolences to all.
Tim and Tammy Sifferath says
Rochelle and Family,
My heart goes out to each of you. A time like these you need to know that your family and friends are here for you, I know your daughter will be with you from above to help you through this difficult time also. I sending prayers for all and will continue to.
Tim and Tammy Sifferath