Harold Wald

Norwich

Harold Wald—–89, Norwich, ND, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 in his home with his loving family at his side.

Harold was born on June 8, 1933, one of thirteen children born to Joe and Anna (Boehm) Wald on the Wald Family Homestead in Norwich, ND. He was raised on the family farm near Norwich, ND and attended Surrey Public School, graduating in 1951.

On April 3, 1956, Harold was united in marriage to Elayne Johnson at St. Leo The Great Roman Catholic Church. They made their home on the Wald Farm, where together they raised their seven daughters and one son. On the farm they raised wheat, barley, oats, and in addition raised cows, pigs, rabbits and chickens, retiring in 1998.

Harold was an active member of St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, where he served Mass, was a Eucharistic Minister, ushered and counted the offering. In addition, he was as a 4th Degree Knight, served on church council and the Serra Club.

Harold enjoyed walking around the section line checking crops, attending Mass, visiting with friends, and especially enjoyed his family.

He was someone who could be depended on. He worked hard, loved his family and friends and practiced his faith devoutly. He was serious and steady, fun-loving and goofy, proud yet so humble. Harold was easy to talk to, and never met a stranger, always willing to lend a helping hand. He was the “salt of the Earth” and will be remembered fondly by all that ever met him.

He is survived by:

Wife of 66 years, Elayne; daughters: Julie (Andrew) Petras, Tammy (Dave) VanWinkle, Mary (Joe) Kircher, Tracie (Elliot) Hansen, Colleen (Pat) Schwan, Ann (Kip) Kalvick and Sue (Keith) Deibert: Daughter-in-law: Mary (Corey Reed) Wald; 25 grandchildren: 29 great-grandchildren: three great-great grandchildren: Siblings: James (Helen) Wald, Lorraine Zeigler, MaryAnn (Bob) Larson; Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, son Bob Wald, grandsons Joseph Sanderson and Jammie Petras, great-grandchildren Madison Creed Sanderson and Joseph Carl Laudenschlager, siblings; John (Mary Ellen) Wald, Andrew (Mathilda) Wald, Regina (John) Klein, Helen (John) Keller, Appie (Don) Rademacher, Ann (Ralph) Black, Leona (Richard) Mosser, Rose Schwan, Teresa (Jerry) Larson;

Visitation: Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Vigil Prayer Service: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, Minot

The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed and may be accessed on Harold’s web page at www.thompsonlarson.com

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, M

Published by The Minot Daily News, February 14, 2023.