Harold LeRoy Gasmann, 90, rural Max, ND died Friday, June 6, 2014 in a Minot Healthcare Center.

Harold was born October 26, 1923 at Minot, North Dakota the son of Bennie and Mina (Haugen) Johnson. He was adopted by the Gasmann family as an infant, after the death of his mother at an early age. He was raised and educated in Gasman Township and graduated from Minot High School in 1941.

During his younger years, he assisted with the operation of the family farm, played baseball and rode motorcycles. He was united in marriage to Agnes Bovkoon on October 30, 1947 at Minot. They made their home on a farm south of Minot in Gasman Township of Ward County, where they farmed and raised their five children. Agnes died November 10, 2011.

Harold was a member of the local Farmers Union Board, Gasman Township Board and was instrumental in developing the South Prairie School Board. He enjoyed farming, deer hunting, along with spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Harold's loving family includes, daughter, Cherie (Don) Hilton, Black Hawk, SD, sons, Roger (Kathy) Gasmann, Camarillo, CA, Eugene (Connie) Gasmann, rural Minot, Robert (Nancy) Gasmann, rural Max and Richard (Marla) Gasmann, rural Max; grandchildren, Jennifer, Erin, Thomas, Amanda, Shonda, and Justin Gasmann, Brittany (Luke) Katuin and Katie Hilton; great grandchildren, Kash and Clara Gasmann; sister, Jean Sitz, Cando, ND; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Agnes, sisters, Lola and Margie; brothers, Bennie, Alvin, Vernon & Raymond Johnson and Howard Gasmann.

Funeral service : Friday, June 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Saron Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment : Gasman Township Cemetery, rural Minot.
Visitation: Thursday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Gasman Township Cemetery Association.