Harry Stair, age 96, of Barron, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Monroe Manor in Barron. Harry was born to Henry and Elsie (Hartzel) Stair on October 14, 1924 in Barron.

On February 23, 1949 Harry married Cora Clements, daughter of Rev. Fred and Ethel Clements at Barron Foursquare Church. After graduating from Barron High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, getting a degree in Agriculture. Harry started his career in farming, construction, carpentry and moving on to over the road truck driving in the late 60’s until his retirement.

Harry is survived by his children, Carol (Dwight-deceased) Johnson of Woodbury, MN, Nancy (Michael) Bartlett of Westfield, Lyle (Becky) Stair of Barron, Karen (Dale) Scribner of Spooner and Eva (John) Phelps of South St. Paul, MN; 16 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, nephews, Max Koenig & Morris Koenig; niece, Sherri (Koenig) Rovang.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cora; great-grandchildren Tanner Hartman, Zachariah Greenlee and Sophia Katherine Epley and a sister, Leana (Mel) Koenig.

A private family graveside service at Wayside Cemetery will be held with Rev. Chad Halverson, Rev. David Smith and Rev. Wayne Espeseth officiating.

All memorials for Harry will go to Barron Foursquare Gospel Church Camp Scholarship fund.

Arrangements are being handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron.

Last Update: Dec 08, 2020 6:04 am CST