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Harlan Willard "Bill" Newell

Harlan Willard "Bill" Newell obituary, St. Paul, MN

Harlan Newell Obituary

1916 - 2012 Died August 4th Peacefully in his sleep. Survived by his wife of 63 yrs, Ria, and children Rick (Cheryl), Lynne (Larry), and Harley (Lisa); 8 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. Born in Shaker Heights, OH, graduate of Kent School, CT, Harvard College, and Case Western Reserve University (MBA). Petroleum geologist before WW II; Major in the US Army; worked in the automotive industry after the war. Resident of Highland Park since 1981. Celebration of Life at Town & Country Club, 300 N. Mississippi River Boulevard, St Paul, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2-5 pm. Memorials preferred to Dodge Nature Center, W St Paul or Sholom Hospice, St Paul.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8, 2012.

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Erdmute Frank

August 17, 2012

Liebe Ria, ich war betroffen von der Nachricht und bin traurig über den Tod von Bill.
In Gedanken bin ich immer wieder bei Dir und wünsche Dir viel Kraft.
Liebe Grüße an Dich
Deine Erdmute Frank

August 15, 2012

Mrs. Newell,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are mourning the loss of Harlan W. Newell, honorary citizen of the town of Aschersleben, Germany.

He saved the town from the destruction by allied bombs in April 1945.

We will always honor his memory.

Andreas Michelmann
Mayor

August 10, 2012

Dear Ria,

Bill shared with me the story of how he met you during the the war and why he went back to rescue you from the town at great risk to all. It is still one of the most moving stories I have ever herad. i always told him to write a mamlir--and hope he did.
Please accept our condolences to your family from ours,
Bob (Mindstretch club) Geist

Jean and Greg Lahaie

August 10, 2012

You have been in our hearts and in our prayers all week. We will see you Sunday.

Steve Santos

August 8, 2012

Ria & Family, So sorry for your loss, Bill was a great inspiration for us all with his long battle. We wish you God's blessings and I expect Bill is up there now grinning down on us and dancing with delight.

God bless you all.

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