Harlen M. Baglien, 81, Fertile, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home in Fertile with his wife by his side and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Harlen Maynard Baglien was born on October 16, 1940, at Mahnomen Hospital in Mahnomen County, Mahnomen, MN to Helmer and Martha (Moteberg) Baglien of Bejou, MN. Harlen attended Bejou School through the 8th grade as he was needed at home to help his dad on the farm.
On October 17, 1970, Harlen married Carolyn Aune at the Sundal Church in Norman County. They were blessed with three children, Michael, and his boys, Jonathon and James of Roseau, MN; Christopher (Robyn), and their daughters, Destiny, and Kaia of Crookston, MN; and Sara Lyn (Mike) Klabo, and their daughters, Chloe and Shelby of Tipton, IA.
Harlen worked for various farmers, mainly his sister, and brother-in-law, (Hazel and Ernest Uhlir) and Russell Wilson. He also worked for American Crystal Sugar in Crookston, Detroiter/Homark in Red Lake Falls, MN, and New Flyer in Crookston.
He enjoyed time with his kids and grandkids, mowing the lawn, blowing snow, cutting wood, snowmobiling, camping, showing his tractor, and deer hunting with his friends. Harlen also volunteered at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, loading, unloading, and hauling wheelchairs to outings with residents.
Harlen was preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Martha; two sisters, and four brothers-in-law, Hazel and Ernest Uhlir, Janice and John Hagan, John Wilson, and Ordell Hanson; one brother, Clayton Baglien; one daughter-in-law, Jessica Baglien; and five nephews.
Harlen is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn; two sons, one daughter; one daughter-in-law; one son-in-law; six grandchildren; sister, Irene Hanson of Kansas City, KS; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Kevin Jaeger of Argusville, ND; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Blessed be his memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Duane Knutson Community Center in Fertile, MN.
Inurnment: Faaberg Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, MN.
Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.eriksonvikfh.com
Arrangements with Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home
Fertile, Minnesota
