Harbee Tharaldson

Harbee L. Tharaldson of Story, WY passed away on July 21^st, 2024, at his home, at the age of 86 years.

Harbee was born on March 2^nd, 1938, on a family farm outside Brooten, MN. The 6^th of 11 children, he was an excellent student, winning many academic and athletic honors in his high school years. He attended St. Cloud State University, but his matriculation was cut short when he chose to return home to tend the farm after his father was injured in a car accident. He served in the Army Reserves, and married Sandy Browne of Sheridan, WY. Furthermore, he became an entrepreneur, running several small businesses serving the community of Farmington, MN, where he and Sandy raised 3 children. He and Sandy moved to Sheridan in 2006 to care for Sandy’s mother, and to Story in 2011.

An avid vocalist, he performed over 300 weddings and funerals, as well as many other public engagements. Many will remember him for his renditions of the National Anthem at the Sheridan Wyo Rodeo, and for his role as a Cantor at St. Peter’s. He was active in many civic and social organizations, including Lions and Eagles clubs, Chambers of Commerce, and Community Choirs. He was also widely known for his kindness and generosity.

He is preceded in death by parents Ole and Alice, brothers Omer, Ernie, and Lon Tharaldson, sisters Marjorie Olson, Jean Gates, Irene Kowitz and Vicki Hegman, and his son Lance.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, especially his wife, Sandy Tharaldson, children H. Kyle Tharaldson, Kristian and Angela Tharaldson, and Kara and Hal Lovemelt, and grandchildren Zoe, Mya, and Téa Lear-Tharaldson, Auggie Tharaldson, and Phoenix and Kaiya Lovemelt.  

Funeral Services are Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:00am at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sheridan.

Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.