Harry William Seppanen
1908-2009
Born: Winton, St Louis, Minnesota, United States
Died: Kettle River, Carlton, Minnesota, United States
1908-2009
Born: Winton, St Louis, Minnesota, United States
Died: Kettle River, Carlton, Minnesota, United States
<div>Harry W. Seppanen</div><div><div><p>Harry W. Seppanen, 100, of Kettle River, Minn., passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Villa Vista Nursing Home in Cromwell, Minn. He was born Aug. 24, 1908, in Winton, Minn., to Frank and Dora (LaBree) Seppanen and worked as a dairy farmer and logger most of his life. Harry was also a milk hauler of the dairies. He loved polka dancing and gardening, especially growing potatoes and sunflowers, and was an avid fisherman. </p> <p>Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; five brothers, Frank, Ernest, Norman, John and James Seppanen; and two sisters, Hazel Miller and Dorothy Peterson. </p> <p>He is survived by two sons, Bob (Mamie) Seppanen of Cromwell and Jerry (Diane) Seppanen of Proctor; one daughter, Bernice (Edwin) Leino of Kettle River; one sister, Edith Hedin of Cromwell; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.</p> <p>A celebration of his life will be held noon on Saturday, July 11, at the Kettle River Senior Center. Inurnment will be at Leonard Cemetery. </p> <p>The family has selected Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet, 218-879-3225, to assist them with arrangements. See their online guest book at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net. </p> <p>July 2, 2009 ~ Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.</p> <p> </p></div></div>