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Harold Michael Rierson, age 90, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died
Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital &
Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale,
Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Cremation
will follow the traditional service with final interment at
the South Arkdale Cemetery.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on
Tuesday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Harold was born July 30, 1919 in Arkdale, Wisconsin to
Robert and Caroline (Nordlee) Rierson. He went to North
Dakota for work in 1938-39, during that time he met his
future wife. He married Agatha Christine Voeller on October
23, 1945 in Balta, North Dakota. After returning to
Wisconsin, he worked for Ginter Brothers and then on the
Petenwell and Castle Rock Dam construction projects. Harold
began working for the Adams County Highway Department in
1952,
later retiring from the Highway Dept. in 1983. After
retirement, he remained active working around home and
helping friends and neighbors as long as he was able.
Harold enjoyed hunting, gardening and working in his shop on
woodworking and other projects and devising ways to make
work around his home easier. He was especially proud of his
ability to speak and understand Norwegian. He enjoyed
telling stories about the "old days" and about the work he
had done through his life. Harold and his "little dog
Penny" were constant companions.
Harold was a member of the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Harold
was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Caroline
Rierson; wife, Agatha; brother, Howard; sister, Ruth;
brother, Clifford; brother, Gerhardt; and
great-grandchild, Priya.
Survivors:
Son: Kenneth (Sandy) Rierson of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Carter Rierson of Waunakee, WI
Grandchild: Dana (Jeffrey) Schwartz of Verona, WI
Grandchild: Sara (Brad) Zerbel of Hartland, WI
Great-Grandchild: Arvind "A.C." Rierson
Great-Grandchild: Kien Schwartz
Great-Grandchild: Dane "Ole" Rierson
Great-Grandchild: Kaelen Schwartz
Great-Grandchild: Cooper Schwartz
Great-Grandchild: Peyton Zerbel
Great-Grandchild: Karinna Rose Zerbel
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and
friends.
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit
www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and
further information.
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