Harlan Halvorson of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday May 15, 2025 at North Star Manor in Warren, MN.

Funeral service for Harlan will be held 11:00 AM on Monday May 19, 2025 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Alex Amiot officiating. Burial will be held at Rindal Church Cemetery rural Viking, MN.

Visitation will be held on Sunday 5 to 7 PM with a prayer service at 6:30 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Harlan Halvorson was born on May 27, 1945 in Thief River Falls, MN son of the late Morris and Hannah (Hellquist) Halvorson. He was raised in Viking, MN, youngest of 9 siblings. He attended school in Newfolden, graduating with the class of 1963. He was an avid football player.

On December 27, 1963 Harlan was united in marriage to Carol Hall at Rindal Lutheran Church. They made their home in Warroad, MN, after their son, Jeff was born in 1964. He worked as custodian at the school in Warroad.  After a few years they moved back to Thief River Falls where their daughter Janine was born in 1968.   In 1976 Carol and Harlan had a new house built on County Road 62 where Harlan perfected his woodworking skills, right outside of Thief River Falls, where they spent their remaining years together. He was employed at Northern Woodwork in Thief River Falls for 40+ years.

Harlan enjoyed hunting, fishing, large family gatherings and having the grandchildren singing and playing instruments. He was an active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, and Our Saviour's Christian Academy in Thief River Falls, MN.

Harlan is survived by his loving children Jeff (Audrey) Halvorson and Janine (Halvorson) Nelson; grandchildren, Jordan Nelson, Jake Nelson, Jesse Nelson, Ashley Heller, and Josh Halvorson; great-grandson, Rowan Nelson; siblings Harris "Gene" (RaeAnn) Halvorson, Lowell (Char) Halvorson, Carol Legg; sister-in-law Darlene Halvorson, brother-in-law, David (Dee) Hall; and several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Harlan is preceded in death by his wife Carol; parents Morris and Hannah; grandchildren Matthew and Megan Halvorson; siblings Olive Ann (Shel), James (Dorothy), Rodney (Vi), Kenny, Roy (Evie), Richard, and Charles.