Harold Hamann, age 78 of New Richmond, WI, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond.
Harold was born the son of Everett and Lucile (Lyman) Hamann on September 7, 1942 in Northfield, MN. He grew up on a dairy farm near Nerstrand, MN, graduating from Faribault High School with the class of 1960. Harold served in the Army Reserves.
On October 11, 1963 he was married to Mary Kuiper at the United Methodist Church in Nerstrand, MN. Harold went to work for Farmers Union, which later became Cenex. They moved to New Richmond, WI in 1970. Harold left Cenex and went to work for the Street Department with the City of New Richmond, retiring in 2006.
In retirement, he helped out at Balsam Millwork. Harold served for 31 years on the New Richmond Fire Department. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and volunteered for many projects. Harold loved to hunt, woodworking, car shows, trips to the casino, and visiting with family and friends. He never met anyone he didn’t like. Harold was a man of character, who was very proud of his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Lucile Hamann; and sister, Phyllis (Raymond) Plut.
Harold is survived by his wife, Mary Hamann; children, Dana (Dana) Johnson, Rick (Melissa) Hamann; grandchildren, Ashley (Andrew) Becker, Michael Johnson, Brandon (Kayla Windingstad) Johnson, Hannah Hamann, Derrick Hamann; siblings, Lorraine (Paul) Chandler, Ruth (Wayne) Stark, Linda (Paul) Lynne; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A
Celebration of Harold’s Life was held on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 728 S Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI. The service was live streamed and can be viewed online. Visitation was also on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment was in the New Richmond Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.