Harless Ostrem

Harless Ostrem

Harless Delayne Ostrem, the son of Carsten and Alvilda (Erickson) Ostrem was born on October 9, 1926 in Rugby, North Dakota. He died at the age of 89 years on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the St. Aloisius Care Center in Harvey, North Dakota.

Harless was raised in the Christenson Township home of his parents and graduated from Rugby High School, the class of 1944. He enlisted in to the U.S. Navy on October 5, 1944 and served on NTC Farragut, Idaho – USS Siboney (CVE 112) as a signal man. Following his honorable discharged in July of 1946, he attended and graduated from Barber College. He practiced his profession as a barber in Jamestown, ND for 65 years. Harless had made his home at the Haaland Estates for the past 5 ½ years and was a member of First Lutheran in Rugby and former member of Trinity Lutheran in Jamestown. He also enjoyed his 65-year membership in the American Legion and life membership in the V.F.W. Harless was the “families” photographer and historian and was an avid bowler, golfer and one of the New York Yankees loyalist fans.

Harless is survived by his brother, Delmer (Marlys) of Rugby; several nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Aldean ‘Bud’ and Walden Ostrem; a sister, Vivian Affeldt; and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 6^th at the First Lutheran Church in Rugby with burial in the Persilla Watts Cemetery, Rugby. Pastor Mike Pretzer, officiating.

Military Honors Accorded by: The Clarence Larson American Legion Post # 23 Honor and Color Guard – Rugby and North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Detail

Posted Condolences:

Harless was a great guy, and my barber from grade school through college. He visited my spouse and I in the Twin Cities when attending Twins - Yankee games. Harless was always upbeat, encouraging and a joy to be around. He will be missed. My condolences to the extended family and friends.
Rollin Bible

What a guy, enjoyed many haircuts by Harless as well as rounds of golf some forty years ago. So dedicated to his customers, I am sure Our Lord will welcome him at the Pearly Gates. Harless was missed by his customers when he retired, and will now be missed by his Family.
Jim Nowatzki

To the family - I did not know Harless personally but he was my dad's barber for many, many years. I can remember hearing Dad (Johnny Klingenberg) call to see when Harless had time for a haircut. He wouldn't even say hello. He would just say, "How long?" and Harless would tell him. I'm not sure I remember them even saying goodbye. Dad would chuckle as he hung up, every time. It was their little joke. Dad passed in 2010. When we read of Harless's passing my sister said that Dad must surely be in line with many others in heaven who have been waiting for him to give them a decent haircut. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lynne Klingenberg Tally

prayers to the family I worked at walz pharmacy new harless for 20 yrs plus right next door to his barbershop. deb

Our condolences on the passing of Harless. He was my barber as well as a friend and fellow member of Trinity Lutheran in Jamestown. As a member of the Men of Trinity, Harless was known as THE seller of Trinity lutefisk supper tickets each fall. We all missed him when he decided to retire and move to Rugby. Again our condolences.
Randy Lebahn

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