Harold Arneson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 79.

A Memorial Service in honor of Harold will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Carl Hansen officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at St. Pauli Lutheran Church.

Harold Eugene Arneson was born on April 10, 1942 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Clarence and Eloise (Merritt) Arneson.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls, MN.  He grew to adulthood in the Thief River Falls area and attended country school in Smiley Townhship.  As a kid Harold participated in 4-H.

On August 24, 1978 Harold was united in marriage to Joyce Newland in Millbank, SD.  Together, Harold and Joyce made their home in Thief River Falls, MN, where they raised their family.

Throughout his life Harold worked on the farm, Arctic Cat, the Turkey Plant, the River Road Casino which changed to the Seven Clans Casino, and raising pheasants.

Harold had many friends who he liked to visit and have coffee with.  He made many wonderful friendships with his co-workers.  Harold enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching older television programs, grilling food, and hunting.  He was very good at baking.  During the holidays Harold enjoyed cooking his lutefisk for the family.

His one love was his family who he loved spending time with.

Harold is survived by his wife, Joyce of 43 years; sons, Darrel (Shawn) Flaten of Warren, MN, and Mark Flaten of Thief River Falls, MN; grandson, Allen Langlie; sister, Florence Gjerstad of Grand Blanc, Michigan; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shelley; his parents, Clarence and Eloise Arneson; brother, Robert; sister, Margaret Lian; and niece, Liesel Gjerstad.