Harold Theodore Trebesch

Harold T. Trebesch, age 91 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye with Pastor Tim Berg officiating. Interment will be at Home Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Harold Theodore Trebesch, the son of Theodore and Lena (Alt) Trebesch, was born on July 27, 1931, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. He was baptized on August 23, 1931, and was confirmed on April 25, 1948, with his confirmation verse being Heb. 10:23. Harold attended school and graduated from Sleepy Eye High School. He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1954.

Harold met the love of his life, Mary Ann Geske, and the two were united in marriage on November 26, 1961, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Wabasso. They were blessed with their daughter Tammy.

During his working years, Harold did construction on grain elevators, farmed, and worked as a mechanic at Del Monte. He spent his weekends with family camping and could often be found tinkering in his shop. Woodworking, deer hunting, and fishing kept him busy as well and during the winter, he was known to race cars on the ice. Working in his garden, and canning the fruits of his labor, brought Harold much joy. His greatest love in life was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Harold is survived by his daughter, Tammy Knaack of St. James, MN; grandchildren, Jessica (Harlan) Green of Cambridge, MN, Joseph Trebesch of St. James, MN, Julia (Martin) Jimenez of St. James, MN, and Jeanne (Bradley) Green of Truman, MN; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, John Trebesch, Paul (Sue) Tresbesch, and William Trebesch; and other loving relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife; three infant children, Baby Girl, Harold, and Joseph; parents; siblings; and in-laws.