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Harvey Brevik Obituary
Age 97 of Buffalo, MN
Completed his cycle of life on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 after a short illness at North Memorial Hospital in Maple Grove. Harvey was born in Hudson, South Dakota on November 8, 1925 to Oluf and Charlotte (Ende) Brevik. He grew up in South Dakota and was united in marriage to Grace Havelaar on August 24, 1944. They moved to Monticello in 1957 where they raised their family. Harvey farmed until the 1960's and then went to school in Alexandria for mechanics. He then worked at Long Lake Ford as a mechanic until he retired at the age of 62. After retirement, he continued to help the boys on the farm. Harvey was preceded in death by his son Gregg; wife Grace; siblings Cliff, Doris, Robert, Charlotte, and twins Louis and Lois. Surviving are Harvey's children Carol (David) Tauscheck of Seattle, WA, Kenneth (Corrine) Brevik of Monticello, MN, and Allan (Mary) Brevik of Monticello, MN and Kathy (Dave) Lahr; grandchildren Annika ZumBrunnen (Mitch Mallott), Sonja Brevik, Tamara (Chris) Langford, Lisa (Kyle) DeMontigny, Jennifer (Mitchell) Snobeck, Kristofer (Heidi) Brevik, Courtney (Kyle) Zierke, Coleton (Marilla) Lahr, Carson Lahr (Bailey Myrin), Clayton Lahr, and Aimee Lahr; and great-grandchildren Jakob, Trevor, Logan, Lathan, Kaedyn, Kiley, Tyler, Avery, Ben, Larken, Odin, Hudson, Marcus, Judah, Wilder, and Jack; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held in Harvey's honor on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 1PM, with visitation 1 hour prior at the Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, 250 E. Broadway Street, Monticello, MN. Private interment. Arrangements by the Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, Monticello. 763-295-2918. (www.peterson-grimsmochapel.com)
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Craig ZumBrunnen
January 12, 2023
It was over 65 years ago that I first met Harvey and thus there are a myriad of memories I could share that have had lifelong impacts on me. One thing we shared is a love for Hank Williams´ songs and singing. I don´t remember when or how I became aware that Harvey and Grace were active square-dancers, but whenever I hear Hank Williams" songs or see square-dancing, my mind conjures up images of Grace and Harvey square-dancing even though I never saw them do so in person. Personally, of more significance is that he always made me feel accepted as an individual without judgement by his words and actions. From loaning money for a house down payment decades ago, to calmly accepting a surprise Christmas day wedding at a judge´s home at 612 Love Lane in Danville, California, and then accompanying us on a one-day honeymoon road trip to Monterrey, California, to just this past August when he skipped his usual daily trip to his house in Buffalo to stay at Allan´s and Mary´s place when he knew Annika and I would be coming to pay a visit; his actions spoke for him. But all the other decades of my memories of Harvey pale in comparison to one; that was, on his and Grace´s last wedding anniversary day together, he came dressed in suit and tie to stand silently beside his dying life partner Grace´s bedside. No words were needed, his lifelong loving commitment resounded.
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Annika ZumBrunnen Mallott
December 19, 2022
Grandpa Harvey will be greatly missed. He was always kind, loving and generous and I enjoyed hearing stories about daily life, catching up on the weather and the farm. Growing up, I enjoyed the visits with Grandma Grace and Grandpa in Washington and a special memory is when we visited Mt. Rainier National Park and went hiking. It was always very special to visit MN in the summers and go on daily walks together. I am so grateful for these memories and will miss HOB very much. He lived a long, wonderful and full life.
Carol
December 13, 2022
Donating to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers is encouraged as well. Daughter, Carol
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