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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271870
Title: Harlan W. Raab
Date: 11/2/1948-9/21/2025
Creator:
Inscription/Marks: 11/2/1948
Summary: Harlan Wayne Raab, a beloved father, son, and brother, passed away on September 21, 2025, in Gillette, WY, surrounded by his family. Funeral liturgy service was held September 26, 2025, at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, ND. Burial was at St. Elizabeth's Cemetery in Lefor, ND. Harlan was born on November 2, 1948, to Pete and Rose Raab in Dickinson. He was raised on a farm southeast of Dickinson as the second oldest of eight children. He helped with the farm until 1969, when he entered the US Army, proudly serving until his discharge in 1971. In 1972, Harlan married Verlene Heck, and together they welcomed four children. They later divorced in 1995. Throughout his life, Harlan worked in a variety of jobs, but his passion and expertise were in the flooring and paint business. He retired in 2016 after 24 dedicated years at Roger Frye’s Paint and Supply Store in Rapid City, SD. Even in retirement, he enjoyed working at several liquor stores, where he found joy in visiting with customers. Harlan was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed bowling, participating in multiple leagues over the years, and was known for his quick wit and sense of humor among teammates. A proud member of both the Elks and the Eagles, he gave his time and talents to various events and causes. He especially enjoyed dining at Millstone in Rapid City, where the staff welcomed him by name. Above all, Harlan’s greatest joy was his family. He cherished watching his children and grandchildren grow, always offering love, support, and guidance. He created countless memories at family gatherings, bringing laughter, warmth, and a fierce game of pinochle. His spirit, humor, and presence will be deeply missed. He is survived by his six children: Cory (Brandi) Raab of Sioux Falls, SD; Brad (Chelsea) Raab of Williston, ND; Kyle (Beth) Raab of Gillette, WY; Tina (Dave Engebretson) Raab of Fargo, ND; AJ (Kylee) Koller of Rapid City, SD, and Travis Koller of Rapid City, SD; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Rose Raab; three brothers, Marvin, Richard, and Melvin Raab; and his granddaughter, Madalynn Raab.
Red ID: FND_I_79365 Image ID: 538535 Image Notes: FND001 271870

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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