1929
Dennis
2006
Dennis Tharaldson
December 25, 1929 — April 19, 2006
Dennis Seymoure Tharaldson, son of Olaf and Gilma (Bendickson) Tharaldson, was born December 25, 1929 on the family farm in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota. Dennis was baptized and confirmed at East Zion Lutheran Church, where he was a life-long member. He grew up in Langhei Township, where he attended rural school District #22. After his schooling, he began working on the family farm. On March 7, 1954, Dennis was united in marriage to Ester Larson at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Villard. The couple made their home on the farm in Langhei Township, where they lived and farmed their entire married lives. Dennis loved life on the farm and was always concerned about land conservation and wildlife preservation.
Dennis has always had a passion for playing cards, and was a charter member of the Starbuck Card Room. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all, he loved the time he spent with his entire family. Dennis will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dennis died on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, having lived to reach the age of 76 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ester Tharaldson of Starbuck; five children: Barbara Larson of St. Paul Park and her children, Brian & Sara; Steve (Vicki) Tharaldson of Eden Prairie and their children, Jason, Jeremy, Dennis & Jeffrey; JoAnne (Chuck) Thompson of Roseau and their children, Casey & Lee; Denise (Mark) Buller of Excelsior and their children, Nick & Lisa; and Bruce Tharaldson & special friend, Linda of Oak Grove and his children, Nicole & Stephanie; three sisters: Sylvia (Lloyd) Vindedahl of Glenwood, Gaye (Harry) Klyve of Benson and Joyce Nornes of Little Canada; two sisters-in-law: Elaine Tharaldson and Esther Tharaldson, both of Starbuck, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son; a son-in-law: Don Larson; his parents and two brothers: Gerhard and Odean Tharaldson.
Pallbearers for the service are Dennis' Children & Their Spouses. Monica Gosseling will serve as organist for the service, with Eric Danielson serving as soloist. Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
Dennis has always had a passion for playing cards, and was a charter member of the Starbuck Card Room. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all, he loved the time he spent with his entire family. Dennis will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dennis died on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, having lived to reach the age of 76 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ester Tharaldson of Starbuck; five children: Barbara Larson of St. Paul Park and her children, Brian & Sara; Steve (Vicki) Tharaldson of Eden Prairie and their children, Jason, Jeremy, Dennis & Jeffrey; JoAnne (Chuck) Thompson of Roseau and their children, Casey & Lee; Denise (Mark) Buller of Excelsior and their children, Nick & Lisa; and Bruce Tharaldson & special friend, Linda of Oak Grove and his children, Nicole & Stephanie; three sisters: Sylvia (Lloyd) Vindedahl of Glenwood, Gaye (Harry) Klyve of Benson and Joyce Nornes of Little Canada; two sisters-in-law: Elaine Tharaldson and Esther Tharaldson, both of Starbuck, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son; a son-in-law: Don Larson; his parents and two brothers: Gerhard and Odean Tharaldson.
Pallbearers for the service are Dennis' Children & Their Spouses. Monica Gosseling will serve as organist for the service, with Eric Danielson serving as soloist. Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
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