Harold Hammond

Harold Sumner Hammond was born on January 27, 1911 in Wykeham Township, Todd County, MN to Arthur and Myrtle (Chilson) Hammond. He helped his father on the farm for many years. Harold was united in marriage with Pearl Roberts in 1936. They moved from the Eagle Bend area to the Twin Cities where he managed a restaurant for a time. During World War II, he worked at the Ammo Plant in Minneapolis. He later drove truck, hauling oil all over the state and surrounding areas. He also operated a garage for a number of years. In 1962, Harold moved his family to Big Sandy Lake, outside of McGregor, MN. He started working as a carpenter in general construction and as a handyman. He also worked as a member of the US Civil Services Corps of Engineers at the Sandy Lake Libby Dam. For a short time, Harold returned to Minneapolis where he worked in maintenance at an area hospital. Harold was united in marriage with Marge Petersdorf on February 20, 1982. When he wasn't working or helping out others as a handyman, he enjoyed being outdoors hunting or fishing, snowmobiling and splitting wood. He enjoyed woodworking and working on the mechanics of engines of all sizes. When his children were school age, Harold would enjoy watching their sports activities and later in life followed the Twins and Vikings. Poor health forced Harold to move to the Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa, MN in 1999. He passed away there on Monday, December 27, 2004 at the age of 93 years. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Myrtle Hammond; brother Leon Hammond and sisters Leilo Steinka, Estella Steffens, Clara Farrell and Gladys Olson. He is survived by his wife Marge of McGregor; sons Douglas (Verna) of Anoka, MN, Allan (Carol) of Pengilly, MN and Terry of Hibbing, MN; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; 7 step-children, 24 step-grandchildren, 32 step-great-grandchildren and 3 step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at the United Methodist Church in Eagle Bend with Pastor Gary Taylor presiding. Pallbearers were Terry Hammond, Allan Hammond, Douglas Hammond, Richard Horsman, Gerald Horsman and John Horsman. Interment was in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery in Leslie Township, Todd County, MN.

Harold Hammond

January 27, 1911 - December 27, 2004