John “Hunts” Harren died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Assumption Senior Living Community in Cold Spring. He was 80. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Luxemburg with Fr. Erik Lundgren as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Wendelin Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday, both at Mary Hall at the church.
John Isidore Harren was born July 17, 1942, in St. Cloud to Benedict and Eleanor (Janson) Harren. On July 10, 1965, John was united in marriage to Sylvia Salzbrun at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Together they raised their family in the Luxemburg area. Hunts dedicated 42 years of work to Cold Spring Granite (now Coldspring). He also farmed his entire life. Hunts enjoyed camping, and spending time with his family. He liked to travel. Some of his favorite trips were to Alaska to visit Sylvia’s brothers, Nashville with his kids, and to Medora. Over the years, Hunts attended many ballgames to watch and cheer on his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Hunts was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia, parents, and brothers Robert, Ralph, and Richard.
He is survived by his children Dennis (and Amy) Harren of St. Cloud, Thomas (and Kristy) Harren of St. Augusta, and Julie (and Butch) Stang of St. Augusta; grandchildren Ben, Henry, Oliver, Jarrett, and Victoria Harren, and Tyler Stang; siblings Joey (and Jeannie) Harren of St. Augusta, MaryLou Luebesmier of St. Cloud, Victor (and Jackie) Harren of St. Augusta, Jeanie Hennen of St. Cloud, Marlene (and Tom) Iten of St. Cloud, Rosie (and Bob) Harren of St. Cloud, Ron (and Terry) Harren of St. Augusta, and Peter (and LouAnn) Harren of Rockville.
Hunts’s grandchildren will serve as urn bearers. Mary Neidermeier and St. Wendelin Choir will provide music for the service. Memorials are preferred. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball.