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Patrick "Pat" Michael Harder, 56 of Longville passed away Dec. 27, 2016 at home.

Pat was born at home into the Catholic Faith. He began his spiritual journey on December 27, 2016 in his home surrounded by the loving arms of God, his wife and family. Pat enjoyed his family and picnics in the summer and fishing, horseback riding, ricing, maple syruping, and most of all hunting and farming and anything outdoors.

Pat after graduating high school enrolled into the Bemidji Vo-Tech for automotive industry. He worked for Pine Motors in Pine River and then Pro-Tow in Hackensack. His true dream was to open his own shop at home and pay it forward through his job and he did. Pat was ASE certified for 25 plus years and an " Auto Icon". He was known to all as the go-to guy to get it fixed the first time. Pat could fix about anything especially if it was a challenge.

Pat was a humble and kind man, salt of the earth. He enjoyed many friends stopping by and the diversity of seasonal people from afar.

Pat met and married his wife and soul mate Patti of 26 years where they made Brevik their home. They raised together World Class Appaloosa horses, black angus cattle, chickens and the new adventure were goats and honey bees. He enjoyed gardening and just being outdoors enjoying the sun, quiet and going for walks.

Pat had so many good friends too numerous to mention. His little buddy Allee his granddaughter who was a true inspiration to his soul as they spent more and more time together. He truly was a great husband, father, grandfather , awesome brother and good friend. He will be truly missed by all.

Pat wanted everyone to know that "True miracles are free".

Pat is survived by his wife of 26 years, Patti. Jennie (Tim) Rudolph, Tony Harder, Don (Terry) Harder, Tom Harder, Mardi Harder, Theresa (Marlin) Schwalbe, Jim ( Mary) Harder. Sons- Jesse LaMere and Gary Miller. Grandchildren- Hailee, Lily, Allee, Mackenzie, SiAnna and Liberty. Many nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceeded in death by parents-Byron and Cecelia (Ramstack) Harder, brother Dave Harder, nephew Daniel Harder and his grandparents

Visitation will be held January 5th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hackensack, MN

Services will be held January 5th, 2017 at 11:00 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hackensack, MN

Arrangements have been trusted to Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River, Minnesota.[[In-content Ad]]

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