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Harold M Flatland, 76 Sun, 07/11/2021 - 5:40pm Bob Fenske
Harold M Flatland, age 76 of Cresco, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
Harold was born on June 25, 1945 in Decorah, and was the eldest of seven children.
Growing up, he enjoyed making pets out of wild animals and wandering the woods with his sisters. As the only boy of seven, he felt he had a special role to play as a loving helper for the girls throughout their lives.
After serving in the Army in Vietnam, Harold received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Northern Iowa. He worked in construction alongside his dad for many years and grew his own business in Rochester, Minnesota. Harold also cultivated a relationship with the land he loved so much here in Iowa. His keen mind and curiosity led him to explore countless subjects from flying planes and fixing cars to the finer poin