Eugene "Charlie" Harguth
d. November 17, 2022
Eugene “Charlie” Harguth, age 77, of Maynard passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Clara Catholic Church in Clara City. Visitation will be Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM also at the church with a Prayer Service at 1:30 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service.
Eugene “Charlie” Andrew Harguth was born on August 18, 1945, at home in rural Chippewa County, Minnesota. He was the son of Arthur and Hazel (Uttermark) Harguth. Charlie, who gave himself his own nickname at age 3, grew up on the family farm. Charlie was baptized and confirmed at St. Clara Catholic Church in Clara City. He attended parochial school at St. Clara thru the 8th grade and then went to Maynard High School where he graduated in 1963. After high school, Charlie joined the National Guard and served for 10 years.
Charlie was united in marriage to Betty Hacker on April 8, 1967 at St. Clara Catholic Church in Clara City. They began their life together farming and moved across “the section” and raised their two children. Charlie farmed until 1989 when he started working in grain elevator construction and other agriculture related positions.
Charlie was a life long member of St. Clara Catholic Church. He served on the Granite Falls Golf Course Board and the Farmer’s Elevator Board in Gluek, Minnesota. Charlie was a proud member of the Clara City American Legion Post #485 where he served as Sargent of Arms on the drill squad and was a Commander.
Charlie enjoyed golfing, playing cards, bowling, dancing, motorcycling and snowmobiling. His lifetime enjoyment was riding horses together with their children. They were members of the Maynard Hawk Creek Saddle Club. The family took many camping trips with the horses, combining those two beloved hobbies created many treasured memories. When the grandchildren came along, Charlie continued riding with them until 2020. Seeing the smiles on their faces as they learned to love riding was his greatest joy. In retirement, Charlie started gardening and loved to share his harvest with others. He also began fishing recently and reeling the fish in was the best part.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Betty Harguth of Maynard; children, Vincent (Nan) Harguth of Murdock, Rhonda (Todd) Thompson of Cherokee, IA; grandchildren, KaiteLynn (Jarred) Myers, Jessica Harguth, Andrew Harguth, Jennessa Helm, Makayla Helm, Ethan Thompson, Kaylie Thompson; great grandchildren, Jaxson Myers and another due in February; sisters, Millicent Koenen of Clara City, Ardys Hughes of Marshall, Sandra Rothers of Kerkhoven, sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine Harguth, Clara Aly, Henry Hacker, Paul Hacker; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Charlie is preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Hazel Harguth; father and mother-in-law, Henry and
Sylvia Hacker; siblings, Gary Harguth, Sharon Harguth; brothers-in-law, Donald Koenen, Jerry Hughes, Jon
Rothers; nephew, Douglas Koenen.
Eugene “Charlie” Andrew Harguth was born on August 18, 1945, at home in rural Chippewa County, Minnesota. He was the son of Arthur and Hazel (Uttermark) Harguth. Charlie, who gave himself his own nickname at age 3, grew up on the family farm. Charlie was baptized and confirmed at St. Clara Catholic Church in Clara City. He attended parochial school at St. Clara thru the 8th grade and then went to Maynard High School where he graduated in 1963. After high school, Charlie joined the National Guard and served for 10 years.
Charlie was united in marriage to Betty Hacker on April 8, 1967 at St. Clara Catholic Church in Clara City. They began their life together farming and moved across “the section” and raised their two children. Charlie farmed until 1989 when he started working in grain elevator construction and other agriculture related positions.
Charlie was a life long member of St. Clara Catholic Church. He served on the Granite Falls Golf Course Board and the Farmer’s Elevator Board in Gluek, Minnesota. Charlie was a proud member of the Clara City American Legion Post #485 where he served as Sargent of Arms on the drill squad and was a Commander.
Charlie enjoyed golfing, playing cards, bowling, dancing, motorcycling and snowmobiling. His lifetime enjoyment was riding horses together with their children. They were members of the Maynard Hawk Creek Saddle Club. The family took many camping trips with the horses, combining those two beloved hobbies created many treasured memories. When the grandchildren came along, Charlie continued riding with them until 2020. Seeing the smiles on their faces as they learned to love riding was his greatest joy. In retirement, Charlie started gardening and loved to share his harvest with others. He also began fishing recently and reeling the fish in was the best part.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Betty Harguth of Maynard; children, Vincent (Nan) Harguth of Murdock, Rhonda (Todd) Thompson of Cherokee, IA; grandchildren, KaiteLynn (Jarred) Myers, Jessica Harguth, Andrew Harguth, Jennessa Helm, Makayla Helm, Ethan Thompson, Kaylie Thompson; great grandchildren, Jaxson Myers and another due in February; sisters, Millicent Koenen of Clara City, Ardys Hughes of Marshall, Sandra Rothers of Kerkhoven, sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine Harguth, Clara Aly, Henry Hacker, Paul Hacker; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Charlie is preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Hazel Harguth; father and mother-in-law, Henry and
Sylvia Hacker; siblings, Gary Harguth, Sharon Harguth; brothers-in-law, Donald Koenen, Jerry Hughes, Jon
Rothers; nephew, Douglas Koenen.
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