Michael Dean Harding

MICHAEL DEAN HARDING April 14, 1962 – July 27, 2020 Michael Dean Harding, age 58, passed away July 27th, 2020 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Blackketter) Harding. They shared 39 wonderful years of marriage together. Most individuals know Nancy as their rural mail carrier in Nevis, Minnesota. Mike was born in Park Rapids Minnesota. He attended Delano High School up until his senior year and then finished at Tech High School in St Cloud. Ten days, shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he became a Fire Control Technician and was based out of San Diego, California. The hobbies he truly enjoyed during his life were hunting, fishing, and farming. He is survived by his spouse Nancy; children: Jeremy (Amanda), Josh (Cheryl), Shauna (Chris) Zachary (Clistia); grandchildren: Atiyana, Nicholas, Payton, Cody, Eli, Emmy, Acadia, Makenzie, Charlotte, Fynnegan; parents, Robert and Darlene; and siblings: Michelle Martin and Loren Harding. His Funeral will be held for immediate family only, at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids. A celebration of life for family and friends will follow at the Hackensack Fire Hall on August 2nd, 2020 from 3-5 p.m. Please ensure a facemask is worn. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the Hackensack Area Fire and Rescue in memory of Mike.