Harlan Mostrom, 80, passed away on Thursday August 3, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN

A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM, on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Steve Dahlen officiating.  A private burial will be held at Little Oak Cemetery, Trail, MN.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Harlan Albert Mostrom was born March 23, 1943 at Mercy Hospital, Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Albert Milton and Viola Willamenia (Anderson) Mostrom.  He was raised and educated at Thief River Falls, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1961.

He served in the U.S. Navy from September 1961 to September 1965.  He served aboard 5 Navy Ships, the USS St. Paul, USS Tulare, USS Monticello, USS Piedmont and USS Halsey Powell.  He served in the Far-East 3 times, which included ports in Guam, Japan, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand and Hawaii.

Harlan and Judy Van Der Veen were united in marriage, June 3, 1967.  They resided in Thief River Falls, where Harlan was employed by Prichard Brothers and Ram Construction Company for several years, also farming which consisted of raising hogs and beef cattle.  For many years he provided handyman services for neighbors and friends.

He was a member of St. Pauli Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, where he served for 6 years on the church council and a member of Ecklund-Holmstrom American Legion Post #117.

He enjoyed fishing, both winter and summer, wood-working (loved making things for the family and friends) and cooking, especially when he could cook with the grandchildren.  Also when he had time, he liked 4-wheeling and motorcycling.  He loved spending time with family, especially with the grandchildren.  He also made frequent stops by the farm to check on how things were going and leave an occasional surprise package.

He is survived by a son: Scott (Kris) Mostrom, Thief River Falls, MN and daughter: Loretta (Dellas) Herbel, Fertile, MN; 5 grandchildren: Kassidy and Kaden Mostrom, Micah, Macrina and Anastasia Herbel; brother-in-law, Merlin Drangstveit, Goodridge, MN and a brother: Merle Mostrom, Thief River Falls, MN; as well as several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Harlan was preceded in death by wife, Judy;  parents; grandparents; an infant brother, Larry and sister Marlys Drangstveit.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to the Salvation Army or Veterans Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com