I worked with Bill for a time at IBM.  He was a pleasure to know and to work with.    Bill was always friendly and helpful, with a great smile that brightened the day.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

dear Harrelds,

Dick and I just learned of Bill's death.  Our hearts are filled with sadness for you.   So sorry to have not come to the service. We know what a wonderful man he was and the depth of grief that resides in you.  Words cannot express it.  Giving love to you all!

Dick and Frances Bianco

My deepest sympathies to the entire Harreld family.    "Bill" was a memorable father figure in our lives growing up and spending time at the Harreld household during our formative high school years!  There are many fond memories to look back on and be thankful for the moments that are forgotten as one grows older and remembered as events such as this occur. 

God Bless-

Jeff Bartholomew (Lourdes High School-Class of '79)   Class mate of Tom and Lisa

Although I didn't know Bill directly I do fondly remember several of his kids.  Don, Jack, Beth and all please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Children are a reflection of their parents and in your family that reflection shines brightly.

Take care~

In 1971 we were moving into a rented house in a suburb of Paris.  While the van was being unloaded I set up my chess board. I heard a little voice behind me: "I play chess, my name is Jack Harreld and I would like to challenge you to a game."  this was our introduction to the Harrelds, who lived a block away.  Soon we were helping Bill rolling his clay tennis court, painting the white lines, and playing tennis.  We have lots of great memories. One I remember is cooking burgers and hot dogs on a "grill" Bill made from old bed frames and cast iron washing machine covers, that allowed him to serve 20 people at a time! We also enjoyed hearing about the Harreld family vacation to Ireland that included stories about traveling in horse pulled caravans, and finding a B&B that could accommodate the big family!  He was a great husband and family man and we spent much time with them until they moved back to the US.  We're thinking about all the Harrelds today!

Rest in Peace Bill. I have known Bill for many years and he will be dearly missed. My sympathy goes out to his family.  Joe Powers

To Bill's lovely wife and family. ..what a joyful man to have known.  I appreciate the respect that he has always shown me professionally and as a friend. Thanks Bill for being a true force of positive energy in our world,  in our lives.  I know you are resting in peace. Rose McGee 

My sincere condolences to the Harreld family. So sorry for your loss. My he rest in peace. He was a good man.  I was a classmate of his daughter Melissa.

Mary and the entire Harreld family,

My deepest condolences on the loss of your father I remember him with a smile on his face and such a kind soul!  You have such a wonderful loving family which is due to your caring and proud parents.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

With Love,

Janet Stelley Gunderson

Eileen and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Bill was just such a great Guy and I know that you will miss him very much as I will. He and I worked together at IBM and he was a great menter to me there. God continue to Bless you all.

Merle

Dear Eileen and family

The Klines offer our deepest sympathy for your loss.  

Eileen, Mary Ann and I recall many wonderful times with you and Bill over  years of bridge nights and, likewise, many other social occasions.  They are cherished memories! Though they cannot be repeated, they will never be forgotten. Over the forty or so years we have been friends, there has never been a time when you and Bill  did not light up our lives.  We will miss Bill with great sadness. Our sadness can only be tempered by the knowledge that Bill is now rests in a place of great love, The House of God. Our prayers go with Bill. They also go with you and your family in this time of mourning.

With Love,

Bruce and Mary Ann

We are  so sorry for your loss.  Bill was such an active person as an Eucharistic volunteer for the patients and always helped me out when I couldn't do my day.  Also I remember his wise comments at our volunteer meetings at the hospital.  We will miss him.  Eileen, and family, God bless you all.  Peace.  Glueks5

Sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He was a great neighbor. He let me help him rebuild the engine of a '53(I think) Chevy. He was very patient with me. He even let me take it around the block. I didn't have a license yet.  I was in heaven. Thanks Bill. Our Prayers go out to Eileen and the family.

we are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We are enjoyinh the photos that Colie is posting. Keep all the good memories. Love from C&M

I am sorry for your loss, and I want you to know that I will be praying for strength, peace, and comfort for your family.

An Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sunshine warm upon your face.

May the rains fall upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. 

I am sorry to say I did not know this man. However, I am a friend of Diane Trujillo. I know she loved this man very much. So in behalf of her and her family I pray for peace and calm assurances that this man is with his Heavenly Father. May he rest in peace. May the ones traveling to the services be safe and in Heavenly /father's care. Thank you for allowing me to take a few minutes of your time to make this post.

To Bill's family,

I am incredibly sorry to hear of your husband and father's passing.  I was blessed to have worked with him for a couple of months in 2015 on our Board of Directors for Sanctuary of Divine Mercy.  His spirit, passion and knowledge was breathtaking and contagious.  He impacted many with his kind deeds, his attitude and his faith and his passing will affect so many people, especially all of you.

You probably know that my dad passed almost three years ago, and the hole in my heart remains just as wide now as it did then.  Take your time to grieve, to share memories, to sit around the table and just cry.  It helps.  It hurts.  And I'm sorry.  

Take care of yourselves, take care of each other and I hope his faith and love for God carries in to each one of your hearts as you begin the journey of healing and missing him.

My thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with all of you.

Kristen Herring-Asleson

May he rest in peace, a great man and mentor!

Our sincerest sympathy to Bill's entire family. Bill will be missed by so many of us who worked close with Bill at IBM, and especially when Bill was the functional Manager.  We had so many great times working together..  Bill worked very hard, and was fun to be around. He was a great guy, a great friend.  If we were not wintering in Arizona, we for sure would be at Bill's funeral.  Eileen, we wish you god's comfort at your loss of Bill.  Gary and Alice Blom, Byron.

My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Bill was an incredible man, a wonderful cousin and was kind and generous to everyone he met. I will always remember the wonderful moments I shared with him over the years and all the smiles he brought to each and everyone of us. I am so glad I was able to see him again in Iowa 2014.  I will treasure his memory always !

Our love and condolences to Eileen and family. 

Always,

Cheryl Harreld -  daughter of Earl K. and Judy Harreld

I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.  He was always a hard working, kind man and will be missed by many.  I was lucky to run into him at a get together in Rochester a few years ago and we had lots of laughs about 17th Ave!  I send my heartfelt sympathy to Eileen and to the kids on the loss of their Dad.  I'm sure he's having a nice chat with my Mom and Dad in heaven!

Julie Wenzel Schachtele

We are so honored to have known Bill. He was more than family, he was really special and will be sadly missed. God bless him and God bless your family. We are quite certain he is having a joyous reunion in heaven and our Father in heaven has greeted him with "Well done my good and faithful servant."

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.  Remembering Bill as being friendly to everyone.

May your good memories sustain you.

Peg Moe

So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing.  We were board members on the Rochester Area Quality Council together.  I always enjoyed Bill's enthusiasm and positive approach to life.  He always seemed to energize everyone around him.  Take care and God Bless. 

Dear Mrs. Harreld and family,

I had the pleasure of working with Bill a couple of time in my role as director of the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council. His insight into our work, and the quality components of our work, has inspired me for years. He was a lovely man, and I'm so pleased to have had the opportunity to work with him.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and I wish you peace during this difficult time.

Ann Trudgeon

Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council

I first met Bill when he started working with The Minnesota Governors Council on Developmental Disabilities. He was an inspiring person and his enthusiasm was contagious. He always had a smile on his face and a warm handshake when he greeted you.  His energy would put many folks half his to age to task. May all your memories comfort you at this time. It is only fitting that this wonderful gentleman is now enjoying paradise!

My most sincere sympathy to you all.

Pat Tietz

former DD Council member

Bill is like my brother - my conscience - my friend who could teach me an entire quality life process with very few words. I will miss his pure Love can Caring spirit for right, truth and the way to make the World a better place for everyone!

Hi Bill's family,

I am sorry for your loss.

As you know, Bill was a terrific person.

We worked together with the MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. He was a great help to the council and was wonderful to work with. His insight and support has helped us help thousands of people with disabilities.

What a treasure he was!

Dan Reed

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father.  You and your family are in my thoughts.