Mengis Funeral Home

Harriet was born February 2, 1924 in Dakota, Minnesota to James A. and Palma J. (Hanson) Hesselgrave.  In 1942 she graduated from the Central High School in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  Harriet worked for a short time at Trane in LaCrosse.  On July 1, 1950 she married Willard “Bill” Welch at her parents’ home in Dakota.  Bill later passed away on February 6, 1976.  She worked as a cook at the Caledonia Hospital, Elmer Supper Club, Green Lea Manor Nursing Home, and the Mabel-Canton High School.  She was a member of the Mabel First Lutheran Church and enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, and attending the grandchildren’s events.
Harriet passed away  Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel at the age of 86.   

Harriet is survived by five daughters LeAnn Jevne of Mabel, Becki (Terry) Russell of Stoddard, Wisconsin, Jann (Jim) Herzog of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Jackie (Gary) Ward of Canton, Minnesota, and Marci (Lee) Vatland of Hayfield, Minnesota; daughter-in-law Kathy Welch of Rochester, Minnesota; thirteen grandchildren Paula Welch of Rochester, Will(Jill) Welch of Stewartville, John Jevne of Hesper, Iowa, Emily Crum of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Andy (Shelly) Russell of Coon Valley, Wisconsin, Polly (Lucas) Hamm of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Dan Russell of LaCrosse, Maggie (Tim) Rauschl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Brad Russell of Rochester, Laura Herzog of Des Moines, Iowa, Alexandra and Jackson Herzog of Iowa Falls, Iowa, and Walker Ward of Canton, Minnesota; five great grandchildren Carmen, Christopher, Emma, Lily, and Anni; and a sister-in-law Lorriane Hesselgrave of Fridley, Minnesota.  Harriet was preceded in death by her husband Bill; her parents; a son Bill; son-in-law Bob Jevne; and a brother Henry.