Harold Joseph Wendorff

Harold Joseph Wendorff was born on January 1, 1923 in Fairfax, MN., the son of Adolph and Anne Biebl Wendorff. He attended and graduated from Holy Trinity High School, New Ulm, MN., in 1942. Harold enlisted in the USMC serving his country for 3 years. After his discharge he was drafted by the St. Louis Browns as a pitcher for 1 year. In 1947 Harold purchased his first Restaurant and Bar in Gaylord, MN. Harold met and married Beverly Raabe on Nov. 24, 1948 in Gaylord. In 1957 the couple moved to Austin, MN., where he purchased the Brown Derby. They then moved to Albert Lea in 1965 where Harold purchased and operated the Aragon Bar until his retirement. Harold's number one priority in his life was his wife and raising his children and being involved in their lives. He enjoyed all types of sports and was a Twins ticket agent while in Austin. He enjoyed dancing and was always social with the many people he came in contact with over the years. Harold was a member of St. Theodore's Catholic Church, the VFW and American Legion, the Elks and Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his children; Rose Mary Greg Andersen, Mariann Ron Banse Miller, Paul Barb Wendorff, Richard Debra Wendorff, James Stephanie Wendorff and Janet Ahmad Haidar. Grandchildren, Matt, Kristen and Katey Andersen, Derek Carrie Lewis Miller, Devon Miller, Michael Katie Wendorff, Shandra and Robyn Wendorff, Holly Joel Zimmermann, Jacob Alyssa and Amanda Wendorff, Jill Ryan Heasley, Anne, Jenna Wenforff and fiancé Joe Herzog, James and Brooke Wendorff and Jamilee, Noah, and Jasmine Haidar. 9 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Shirley Triggs and several nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Beverly, son, Bradley, great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Rose Andersen, brother Wallace Wendorff and sister, Joann and husband Dean Bronson.