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Harry Root Obituary
Harry Root, 57, of Preston, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at his home.
Harry Willis Root was born on March 9, 1960, to Doane and Bernice (Lentz) Root in Spring Valley. He attended and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1978. After graduation Harry went on to do carpentry for a year before farming with his brother Bob and father on his home farm in Wykoff for nine years. On July 5, 1980, Harry was united in marriage to Christine in Cherry Grove Methodist Church. Harry and Christine moved to Greenleafton where Harry began working as a dairy nutritionist with Land-O-Lakes for three years and then with Nelson Dairy consulting for more than 25 years.
He enjoyed raising beef cattle and farming, fishing, and construction or projects. Family was very important to Harry and he loved spending time with his loved ones, especially his grandkids. Harry was also known for his funny antics as Beattle Spin the Clown.
Harry was a member of the American Dairy Association for many years and was also the County Commissioner.
Harry is survived by his wife, Christine; son, Michael (Emily) Root of Fountain; grandchildren, Emma, Henry, Sully, and Faith; mother, Bernice Root of Spring Valley; four brothers, John (Margaret) Root of Lewiston, Minn., Bob (Mary Ann) Root of Spring Valley, Minn., Steve (Cheryl) Root of Byron, and Bryan (Michelle) Root of Wykoff; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; and one daughter, Amy.
Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
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Donlie McLagan
October 16, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Renita McCabe-Irvin
October 14, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
To heaven with a ray of sunshine!
KAREN KASNER
October 13, 2017
My condolences to the families who he touched so deeply and he will always be remembered for his funny ways too. He was a very special person to me too!
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