Harold “Harry” Lee Tenneson
1956 - 2024
Harold “Harry” Lee Tenneson
1956 - 2024
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BORN
1956
DIED
2024
Harold Tenneson Obituary
Harry was born September 20, 1956 in Fergus Falls. He was the fifth child of George and LaVerne Tenneson. He grew up on the farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse a half mile from the farmstead for the first eight years of his education. After high school he moved to Moorhead beginning a career in auto mechanics. He worked at Valley Imports until 1983 then worked at JAQ's garage in Moorhead until his retirement in 2019.
He chose to inherit part of the original family farm when his parents died and lived on the property with Allyn until his death.
He is survived his partner, Allyn Johnson of Fergus Falls; son Christopher (Christine) Ohlhauser, granddaughter Callie, of Lincoln, ND; sisters Linda G. Tenneson of Sauk Rapids, MN, Bonnie (Wayne) Svare of Fergus Falls, Sandra M. Tenneson of Berkley Springs, VW; brothers Gene H. Tenneson and Leslie A. Tenneson, both of Fergus Falls; stepson Jesse Trelstad of Moorhead; many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Carol Tenneson and previous partner Bryce Wicker.
Funeral service: 11 AM, Monday, October 21 at Glende-Nilson Funeral Chapel, Fergus Falls.
Interment: Hedemarken Lutheran Cemetery, Carlisle
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
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Jim Aakre
October 18, 2024
Harry was a very talented individual. On numerous occasions I would seek Volkswagon advice from him when he worked at Jaqs. Also enjoyed visiting with him about some of his mechanical creations. Rest in peace Harry.
James Bangs
October 17, 2024
My condolences to Harry's family. May the Lord be with him. I worked with Harry at JAQ's garage from 1987 to 2021. I learned many things from Harry especially if I needed to borrow a tool I always got the advice that the tool Man will be here Friday. One of my favorite memories is Harry repaired a customer's car and the customer was so happy that he hired a singing thank you telegram. This man showed up at the shop dressed as a lady and sang a thank you song to Harry. I think if Harry could have crawled in his toolbox and locked it up he would have!
Mary Johnsen
October 15, 2024
Harry, Carol l, Roger and I used to drive around in Harry´s truck. He tried to teach me to drive it. (Stick shift) which was amusing. I also remember drive-in movie shenanigans. So sorry to hear that he´s gone. Our prayers are with the family.
Roger Johnsen
October 15, 2024
Harry could fix almost anything. He didn't even have to know what it was for, he would figure that out as he took it apart.
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Roger Johnsen
October 14, 2024
Racing Pickiups on the Pelican river.
Roger Johnsen
October 14, 2024
We fished in the river near the farm, built go carts and Minie bikes.
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