Harvey Casavan, 86, died Monday, August 13, 2007 at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Red Lake Falls, MN, following a courages battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, August 17, 2007 at St. Josephs Church, Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Tim Bushy presiding. Burial will be at Oak Grove, Red Lake Falls, MN.

Visitation will be 5 " 8 PM, Thursday, August 16, 2007 at St. Josephs Church, Red Lake Falls with a 7 PM prayer service and for one hour prior to service at the church, Thursday.

Harvey H. Casavan was born on December 7, 1920 in Polk County, MN, the son of Victor and Emma (Provost) Casavan. He was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Dorothys Catholic Church in Dorothy, MN. Harvey attended school in rural country schools. He worked at Red Lake Electric and American Crystal Sugar and began the family farming operation in 1939.

Harvey married the love of his life, Marie Weiss, on October 2, 1945. The couple celebrated 61 years of marriage. Harvey and Marie Casavan operated a Grade A Dairy Farm in Red Lake County for several years and Harvey farmed his entire life. Harvey and Marie were blessed with a loving and caring family. He instilled strong values in his entire family and was very proud of them.

Harvey was active in several farming organizations, on the St. Dorothy Cemetery Board and Pastoral Council and also on the Wylie Township Board for several years. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved playing cards and visiting with family, friends and neighbors. Another of his great joys was traveling with Marie and together they visited every state in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Harvey was a hard working man and enjoyed his tractor and field work and farming. He had a name for each of his cows and prided himself in his herd. After milking cows he drove school bus for 25 years and was liked by all the kids. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and many friends.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie of Red Lake Falls, MN; four children: Bonnie (Dean) Audette of Cedar, MN, Mark (Lori) Casavan of Spearfish, SD, Monte (Heidi) Casavan of Red Lake Falls, MN and Tracey Casavan (Steve) Smith, Spearfish, SD; eight grandchildren: Greg (Jenny) Audette, Mike (Beth) Audette, Nicole Casavan, Marc Casavan, Ryan (Kathy) Casavan, Andy Casavan, Lacy (John) Bridgeford and Mahri Cooper; and six great grandchildren: Gunner and Gannon Audette, Brock and Emily Audette and Drew and Carlie Casavan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Leonard, Clifton and Ervin and two sisters in infancy.

Family condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
ORGANIST: Polly Beyer
MUSICIANS: Sherry Knott and Shelly Knott
GIFT BEARERS: Bonnie and Dean Audette
SERVERS: Natalie Beyer and Steven Knott
MINNISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Monte Casavan and Karen Schirrick
CASKETBEARERS: Greg Audette, Marc Casavan, Ryan Casavan, Andy Casavan, John Bridgeford and Harlan Casavan