Harold F. Nesenson, age 73, of Bethel died May 16, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, May 21st at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Rev. Steve Melander officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until the service Thursday. Interment will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Harold Fredrick Nesenson was born November 8, 1941 in Milaca, Minnesota to Fredrick and Mildred (Day) Nesenson. Harold graduated from Anoka High School in 1959 and served his country in the US Navy. On September 2, 1972 he married Diane Sloper at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. They made their home in North Minneapolis until 1975 when they moved to East Bethel. Harold worked for the City of Minneapolis as a General Foreman in Paving and Construction for 32 years, retiring in 1995. Harold enjoyed the majority of summer weekends fishing and relaxing at the lake home he purchased in 1972. He wintered in Texas where he loved playing in cribbage tournaments, playing pool and hanging out with family and friends. Harold also enjoyed going to the casino.
Harold passed away unexpectedly May 16, 2015 in South Haven, Minnesota at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 8 days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane; parents, Fredrick and Mildred; and two brothers, Robert and Paul.
He is survived by his son, Dale Sloper of Bethel; daughters, Kristin (Craigg) Stanley of Bethel, Lynn (Matt) Davis of Blaine, Sherry of Arizona; grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Elizabeth, Daniel, Gage, Gavin and Kita; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Diane (Gerald) Johnsted of Zimmerman; brother, Ralph Nesenson of Milton, Florida; and by many other relatives and friends.
I was probably about 5 or 6v years old and in walks this jolly guy dressed in a santa suit. harold would never admit it was him ,but we always knew it was because of the ring on his finger. I thank him for making me believe and may he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Harold’s untimely death. We were neighbors for many years. Good times visiting with he and Diane in Texas when we were all there for the winter. He always had a story to tell and always had a smile. He is now with Diane once again.
i’m so sorry for the loss of your father he will be remembered deeply in your heart and always remember he is be with you you’re a good daughter he taught you well to be a beautiful woman now he is in heaven bound into a beautiful place with your momhe is smiling down on you telling you everything will be all right
Harold I will really miss you, (Always have, and always will.)
You were a true friend.
When I found out you passed I knew you were just waiting for the next dance.
Although I never had the opportunity to know Harold, I know you Lynn., and that tells me alot. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers…..my heart is heavy. Thinking of you during this trying and difficult time.
Harold was a neighbor and good friend when we were both kids and lived on Aldrich Avenue in North Minneapolis back in the 1950’s. So was his brother peanuts (Robert). We shared many good times and played together almost every day. He was a good kid and a good man. We lost touch when his family moved away but I always remembered him as a friend. My sympathy to Harold’s family… May he rest in peace!
Doug Stay
Phoenixville, PA