Lauren Harrison
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Lauren Leroy Harrison, 80, of Groton, SD, passed away July 3, 2021 at Avera St. Lukes, Aberdeen, SD.
He was born January 1, 1941 at Leola, SD to Harold and Laura (Bain) Harrison. He grew up on the family farm and attended rural school at the end of their driveway. He graduated from Forbes High School in 1959 and then attended Ellendale State Teacher's College, Ellendale, ND, graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in Teaching. He was united in marriage to Vergene "Jean" Moore on September 17, 1960. Lauren began his teaching career at Kensal, ND teaching there for one year before going to teach and coach at Florence, SD. In 1970, Lauren and Jean moved to Groton, SD, where he taught business and later computers for 33 years before retiring in 2003. He also helped coach track and football. During the summer months, Lauren worked for the ASCS office in Ellendale.
Lauren was a great outdoorsman; and he loved hunting, fishing and archery hunting. He enjoyed going to the River, where he spent many hours fishing. For many years he went elk hunting with his brother Wayne and brother-in-law, Lyndon in Colorado. He also enjoyed tending to his yard and gardening. He was loyal to his Dairy Queen Coffee Crew. Lauren had a great sense of humor.
He will be forever loved and missed by his wife Jean, of 61 years in September; his brother, Wayne (Priscilla) Harrison; two sisters-in-law, Cecile (Gary) Ringgenberg and Lynette (Loren) Winters; brother-in-law, Lyndon (Claire) Moore; and nieces & nephews, Craig (Nancy) Harrison, Steve (Penny) Harrison, Nancy (Tom) Cutler, Joe (Lori) Harrison, Lee (Laura) Winters, Lindsay (Andrew) Ryan, Ben Moore and Jia Moore. Lauren was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Bud & Violet Moore, an infant daughter, Laurie and a brother, Dale.
There will be a prayer service on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at Paetznick-Garness Funeral Home, Groton, SD. His funeral will be Friday, July 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.at the First United Methodist Church, Aberdeen, SD with one hour visitation prior to the service. Burial will be at the Oakes View Cemetery near Oakes, ND. Lauren's funeral service will be live streamed on the Dahlstrom Funeral Home website www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com on his obituary page.