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October 22, 1931-December 13, 2020

Harold L. Grambart, age 89, of Albertville and formerly of Corcoran died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at North Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Maple Grove on October 22, 1931 the son of Henry and Clara (Finke) Grambart. Harold was baptized on November 15, 1931. He was also instructed in the Lutheran catechism and confirmed in the Christian faith on March 25, 1945. Harold was a faithful, life-long member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He received his education there thru the 8th grade.

Harold was joined in holy marriage on September 22, 1951 to Barbara Jobes at the United Methodist Church in Osseo. God blessed their marriage with two children.

Survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years: Barbara A. Grambart; a daughter Sherry (Randy) Berndt of Buffalo; a son Mark (Lori) Grambart of Maple Lake; seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; other relatives and friends.

Harold and Barbara farmed together after their marriage. Harold also was an insurance agent until 1964 at which time he sold the farm but continued writing insurance. He was an agent and Director for Hassan Lake Mutual Insurance Company for fifty-five years.

Harold later became a real estate broker for twenty-five years after moving to Corcoran. He was the former Corcoran City Clerk and was a two term president of the Corcoran Lions Club.

He had many hobbies. Harold played, managed and sponsored fast pitch softball. He enjoyed fishing and hunting pheasants, ducks, racoon, deer, and elk. His hunting trips took him to eight states. He belonged to the Amateur Trapshooting Association for thirty-five years. Harold shot at over 100,000 registered and non registered targets. Harold and Barbara also traveled to Arizona for twenty-six winters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Wilford, Lawrence, and Clarence Grambart; and by a sister Dorothy Smith.

Funeral services for Harold L. Grambart will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9141 County Road #101, in Maple Grove. Interment St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.

A visitation will be held AT THE CHURCH on Saturday, December 19, 2020 one hour prior to services.

Honorary casket bearers will be Tiffany Lange, Rachael Windsperger, and Shanna Grambart. Casket bearers will be Adam and Jonah Berndt, Josh Lange, Ryan and Austin Grambart and Chad Windsperger.

The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences www.thepetersonchapel.com

4 Guestbook Entries

  1. Glen Grambart

    Dear Barb, Sherry, Mark and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and Dad, he was an amazing person. It was always enjoyable, when I did see him over the years to talk about prior times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and may God help you get through your difficult time.

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  2. gail rinehart

    Mark and family. Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

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  3. Marie

    Barb sorry to hear of the passing of Harold, will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Marie Lewis

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  4. Rita Varner-Otness

    Sherry, Randy, Mark and Lori,
    I am sending my condolences on the death of Harold. He leaves a great legacy. I am praying for you at this difficult time hoping great memories of him fill your heart.

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