Michael T. Harman was born February 5, 1939, in Le Mars, IA, the son of James and Margaret
(Case) Harman. He attended Tilden Township country school and Union Consolidated School
before graduating from Marcus High School in 1957. Following graduation, he enlisted in the
U.S. Navy where he served as a Seabee until his honorable discharge in 1962. Mike returned
home and farmed near Marcus, IA, then near Kingsley, IA. Mike was united in marriage to
Marsha Lindgren on December 30, 1972, in Kingsley. He later worked as a carpenter for Ken
Kuchel Construction in Kingsley, IA, then at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA, as a
carpenter until his retirement.
Mike was a member of the Kingsley United Methodist Church, Cosmos Lodge No. 470 A.F. and
A.M. and Kingsley Chapter # 171, Order of Eastern Star. He was a Past Master of Cosmos
Lodge No. 470 and Past Worthy Patron of Kingsley Chapter #171 OES. Mike was on the
advisory board for Kingsley Rainbow Assembly #154 and served as both Rainbow Dad and
District Dad. He served for many years on the board of Kingsley UMC. He actively followed his
grandchildren in their many activities. Mike will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humor
and his kindness.
Mike is survived by his wife, Marsha, Kingsley, IA, daughters, Susan (Craig) Pedersen, Lawton,
IA, Sandy (Brent) Reinking, Kingsley, IA, Heather (Chris) Nissen, Kingsley, IA, Holly Harman,
Sioux City, IA, and Heidi (Casey) Jacobsen, Sioux City, IA, grandchildren Brad (Tiffany)
Pedersen, Hogan Harman, Cole Reinking, Noah Pedersen, Harrison Nissen, Allison Reinking,
Kelynn Jacobsen, Jackson Nissen, Owen Jacobsen, Easton Nissen, Annabelle Jacobsen,
Grayson Nissen, Hudson Nissen, and Margaret Jacobsen, great-grandchildren, Jacen and Elliot
Pedersen. Also surviving are his sister, Bernice Dixson, Marcus, IA, and his sister-in-law, Laura
Staber, Boone, IA.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Harman, in-laws, Art and
Ardith Lindgren, siblings, Frances (Milford) Hayden, Eunice (Ed) Delaney, Jim (Natalie) Harman,
and brothers-in-law, Jake Dixson and Mark Lindgren.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later distribution. In lieu of flowers, please consider
participating in a local blood drive; Mike appreciated the donated blood he received while in the
hospital.
Friday, June 30, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Rohde Funeral Home
Friday, June 30, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Rohde Funeral Home
Saturday, July 1, 2023
10:30 - 11:30 am (Central time)
Kingsley United Methodist Church
Saturday, July 1, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Kingsley Cemetery
Lunch and fellowship to follow burial in the church basement.
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