Harold H. Bothman
December 27, 1926 ~ December 11, 2015
Age 88 of Forest Lake. Loving Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2015. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda Webster; grandson, Mark Holt; sister, Dorothy. Survived by children, Debbie (Jon) Kuefler, Ron (Louise), William (Sue), Terry (Ron) Fischer, Dan (Nicole); grandchildren, William Jr., Andrew, Kristina, Brittany, Allie, Morgan, Bryan, Jenny, Aaron, Nikki, Mike, Amber; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Olson; other relatives and friends. He owned Harolds Auto Repair for over 50 years, and is current owner of Dans Towing in Forest Lake. A Celebration of Harolds Life will be 7PM Thursday December 17th, at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, with a visitation from 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Northwoods Humane society of MN, 7153 Lake Blvd, Wyoming.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Harold’s military service to our nation during and after WWII in the USCG.
I always enjoyed seeing harold. He was such a kind man.
My friend,I’ll miss you,we’ve been friends for more then 40 years… Dan was a little boy,sitting with you having lunch…( at the Flare.)You were so good and kind to me.My grandson still has the fishing poles you gave him. Oh Harold it saddens me to know your gone,and I didn’t get to say good-bye to you.I’ll see you again in heaven,R.I.P.my dear friend.
This wonderful man has been known by my family for years. My father, who was a friend of Harold’s always said he is the man to fix a car. Knew most of his family growing up in the same church and community. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Bothman family. Treasure your memories it is there you will find peace in his passing. Our Savior indeed took another angel to his kingdom. In Christian Love—-
I am truly sorry for the loss of one of the kindest, most gentle & hard working men I have had the pleasure of knowing. Like clockwork Harold and Dan came into Kodiak Coffee almost every day I worked, for almost 3 years. A mug of Kodiak coffee with cream and usually a Blueberry muffin. Sometimes he would even come back for a cup of chicken wild rice soup for lunch. He was quiet and patient and always put warmth in our hearts when he came in. He truly was one of the good souls of this world and will be missed by many. My heart goes out to Dan and his family and everyone who is grieving the loss of a town legend. You will be missed Harold my dear and I’ve been truly blessed to have served you daily. It has been one of life’s great pleasures…..
The day my father had died, my brother Ronnie called me and told me the sad news about dad. I will never forget the times, while he was married to my mother, how dad would reach out to me in his gentile ways. Those memories of my youth will remain with me always. I do regret that my dad, following the divorce, chose to stay away. When in the future our paths crossed at weddings, funerals or just in town, I invited dad to stop by and visit us at home. Though he never found the time to visit, I never stopped caring for him and remembering him in my prayers. I love you dad.
Your little toe head, Debbie 😊
I have childhood and adult memories of Harold. He used to be with my Grandfather hunting, chatting and just having a cup of coffee from time to time. He was also a Pall Bearer at his funeral.
I used to play around his house and build forts in his field. I would always see him at the old tow shop and recently at the new one. I even ran into him at The Mirage in Las Vegas 20 years ago or so!
My condolences to all of his family as I know he will be greatly missed.
When I was young, I worked many years side by side with my Dad towing and working at Harold’s auto repair. He taught me many things during that time that I have used thru my life. Integrity, honesty, and being ethical are just some honorable values that he practiced every day. A love of animals is a gift Dad gave me that brings a lot of joy to my life every day and I thank him for that.
Love you RIP
Bothman family, Please accept my condolences on the loss of Harold. I haven’t seen him for many years, but I grew up one block from his business and used to see that smiling face all the time. May you all feel the loving arms of God around you during this time. God bless!