Harlan Halverson, 93, of Kennebec, SD, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Avera Maryhouse in Pierre, SD. Visitation will be on Monday, June 19th from 5:00pm until 6:00pm, with a prayer service beginning at 6:00pm at Isburg Funeral Chapel in Pierre. Funeral services will take place at 10:30am on Tuesday, June 20th at the Kennebec Lutheran Church, with burial to follow at the Kennebec Cemetery.

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Harlan Wayne Halverson (8/8/29-6/14/23) was born in Kennebec, South Dakota on August 8, 1929. He was born to Emel and Ruth Halvorson and was one of nine children.

Harlan spent most of his life doing what he loved – farming. From childhood on, Har loved spending time outdoors working with his family. In fact, he drove combine and completed farm chores alongside his children up until age 91. In his long life, Har saw agriculture evolve from planting with the use of horses to the cutting-edge technology used today. Through it all, he continuously embraced change, always looking to innovate. As a result, Har ran a successful business for a lifetime. He went to work every day loving what he did.

In addition, Har was a respected member of the agriculture community because of his dedication to conservation, even winning Outstanding Young Farmer in 1967. Har was also dedicated to serving his community by sitting on various boards, as well as to his church by being a lifelong member of the Kennebec Lutheran congregation. Har’s proudest accomplishment, however, was his family.

Har married June Beale on August 31, 1952. They spent 70 happy years together, having 6 children, 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Har and June were hardly ever apart, spending nearly every day of those 70 years together. Har and June’s home was regularly full of laughter and, at times, five generations of Halversons. Har’s family has thousands of memories of family gatherings with Har seated in his recliner, just happy to be surrounded by his family.

Har will be forever remembered by family and friends as a level-headed, hard-working man who dedicated his life to his family and to the betterment of Lyman County and the agriculture community.

Har was preceded in death by his parents Emel and Ruth, brother Lyle, sisters Beverly and Wanda, and son-in-law Gary. Har is survived by his beloved wife, June, his 6 children: Cheryl, Kim, Corey, Harla, Steve, and Randy and their families, his brothers Gene, Gary, and Larry, and his sisters Joyce and Kathy.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Kennebec Lutheran Church, Kennebec, SD 57544

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