Michael N. Harvey
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On April 11, 2024 @ 5:36 pm In 2024,Obituaries | 15 Comments
Michael N. Harvey, age 74, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2024. A Christian Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM with visitation time from 9:30 – 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 14085 Pike Lake Trail NE, Prior Lake. Reverend Robert Nowak will preside. Michael will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to Holy Cross Lutheran Church Altar Guild.
Michael Norman Harvey was born in Granite Falls, MN and for 17 years was the only child to Everett and Mabel Harvey until his sister, Patty, was born. Mike attended school in Murdock MN where he eventually became president of his senior class.
After high school Michael entered the Air Force, working on Radar installations stateside during the Vietnam war. After leaving the Air Force, Michael married Particia and they started their family in Sun Prairie, WI. After working at Hanley Implement, he took a job with Sperry New Holland. Mike loved the work he did and was a dedicated employee for 35 years, making many friends as he journeyed through the company.
Michael married the love of his life, Patricia Nichols, in 1972. They would go on to celebrate 51 years of marriage blessed by three children, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The depth of their love may be most evident in the last year as they faced cancer solidly together with sweetness and tenderness. The Harveys grew up camping, playing board games, traveling to see family, and curling up on the couch with popcorn and a movie. As empty nesters Mike and Pat would travel, attend events for the grandkids and help anyone – especially their kids and their church – with projects. Mike would always find time to help Pat’s gardening ideas and plans come true.
Michael loved family and enjoyed time with friends. He loved classic cars, collecting model tractors and taking beer tours at Old Chicago. Mike was a man of faith. With each move the family made one of the first stops was to find a new church to attend.
Mike was an active leader and member at Holy Cross in Prior Lake for nearly 30 years.
Michael was dearly loved. He was a wise man that many people trusted. Mike made people feel special and welcome. He was quick with a joke and could take as well as he gave. Mike will be missed greatly by his family and friends but in life Mike said he was not scared of death. He knew where he was going. In his last weeks he showed his faith. As his family and friends, we do not say goodbye to Mike, we say, “See you later.” Alleluia, Christ is risen!
Michael will be dearly missed by his wife, Patricia Harvey; children, Janai Wagner, Michael (Erin) Harvey, and Shane Harvey; grandchildren, Brianna (Ian) Costello, Addie, Lily, Michael Jr., Gabriel, and Caleb Harvey; Alyssa (Adam) Cayton; great grandchildren, Adam, Aiden, Abel, Adylena, and Archer and other loving family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Mabel Harvey; and sister, Patricia Kaye Harvey.
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Many comforting thoughts and prayers for you and your family. May peace be with you all.
Dear Harvey Family, I new Mike through work at New Holland sorry for your loss. May God hold you all close during this difficult time.
Prayers are with the family, so sad to hear this.
Michael you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
May God be with everyone now. May his peace be with you and the joy of the Lord be over you! I have missed all my family since moving to Alabama! I wish I could make it back! Love y’all and my prayers will be with you!
To ALL the Harvey Family,
May God hold you all tightly, during this time, and may you feel the love and prayers we’re sending you.
Dave & Kathy Zarling
Pat and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. We will miss his beautiful smile that he always brought into a room and his chuckle. Sending hugs and prayers to everyone.
I worked with Mike for several years. He was one of the best on the cash crop team. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I worked with Michael for all of those 35 years at NH. We old New Holland guys never gave up just NH. Michael was a great guy to work with and will sure be missed. Family be proud you had and have one of the best. Herb Alfrey
Sending prayers to Mike’s family, I’m so grateful to have known him.
I worked with Mike at NH. He was always welling to listen and give excellent advice. A very trusted man! I wish I could have spent more time with mike, he was that kind of guy. So thankful he knew “the end of the story!”
Sorry for your loss, prayers for your family.
You captured Mike exactly how I remember him. He was wise, kind, and fun. I had the pleasure of working with him at New Holland.
I have know mike for many years and we worked together on many projects at New Holland.
He always gave support and advice when then need was there! One great guy!
Our thoughts and prayers go to Pat and and the rest of the family!
Sympathy from Martin and Robyn Henriksen
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My deepest sympathy to you all.