Harold Salminen

Harold Salminen age 95 of Hibbing, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born March 2, 1926 in Duluth, MN to Carl and Hildur (Sundquist) Salminen. Harold was a resident of Hibbing since 1950, he served in the Army Air Force during WWII. Harold worked as a draftsman for Abe Matthews in Hibbing. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Toivola and later 1st Baptist Church in Hibbing. He was a part of the American Legion and Order of Moose. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Hildur, wife, Helen, siblings, Carl Salminen Jr., and Sonya Morris. He is survived by his grandchildren, Lynette Podritz, Shelly Martinez, Joseph (Karyn) Buchwitz, James (Stephane) Buchwitz and Diana Miller, 10 greatgrandchildren and several nieces, nephews extended relatives and friends. A memorial service for Helen and Harold will be held 12 noon Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Dougherty Funeral Home in Hibbing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Maple hill cemetery in Hibbing.