Harold Arnold Schuchard

Mankato Mortuary

1001 North Riverfront Drive

Mankato, MN 56001

507-388-2202

Harold Arnold Schuchard passed away on May 21, 2020 at his home in Mankato, Minnesota surrounded by his family.  He was 94.  Harold was born on January 17, 1926 in Plainview Minnesota.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Vera Schuchard of Plainview, and his brother LaVern of Zumbrota Minnesota.  He is survived by his wife, Verniel M.M. Schuchard, sister Joanne (Francis) Appel of Millville Minnesota, daughter Nancy Jo Johnson (Paul) Rochester Minnesota, sons Gregory H. Schuchard MD (Linda) Enid Oklahoma and Timothy N. Schuchard MD (Amy) Sartell Minnesota, as well as ten grandchildren.

Harold attended public schools in Plainview and graduated from high school in 1944. He was then drafted into the Navy in 1944 as Yeoman Third Class serving on a tour of duty in the Pacific Fleet.  After an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946 he attended St. Cloud State College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1950. He began his teaching career in Luverne, Minnesota and then moved to Mankato where he taught business education at Mankato High School from 1954 to 1968.  After receiving his Master’s degree in business administration from Mankato State University, he became chairman of the business department at the new Mankato Area Vocational Technical Institute in North Mankato, a position he held until he retired in 1988.

On June 4, 1950, Harold married Verniel M. M. Dettmer of Lake City Minnesota. They have been inseparable for 69 years. Verniel and Harold lived primarily in Mankato where they raised their three children. After retirement they spent winters in Tucson Arizona, visiting with family and friends.

Harold was a longtime member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, which included holding the position as the congregation president. He was a volunteer with the Mankato Echo Food Shelf, a member of the YMCA “Y’s men” club, the American Legion Post 11 (Lorentz), and V.F.W Post 950 (Walter H. Strand).  In 1988, Harold received the Outstanding State Business Teacher Award (Post-Secondary level).  On two occasions, Harold received the Ambassador Award from the City of Mankato. He was also an advisor for the local chapter of the Minnesota Office of Education Association (OEA) now called the Business Professionals of America.

Harold loved spending time with his family and friends.  He was a sport enthusiast and devoted Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan.  He was an avid golfer and hit a hole in one in 1993 while wintering in Tucson Arizona. He enjoyed sporting activities with his family, which included trips to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta Georgia, the baseball World Series in Milwaukee Wisconsin, and seeing the Twins play at the new Target Field in Minneapolis. He was proud of his service to his country and was able to participate in the Honor’s Flight to visit the WWII memorial in Washington D.C.  He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid recreational reader.  Harold is loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed by many.

Favorite Quote: “Gladly did he learn and gladly teach” - Chaucer

In lieu of flowers, it was Harold’s wish that donations be given in his memory to either South Central College-North Mankato Campus or Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery with private graveside service officiated by Pastor Paul Lauer of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the service was limited to the immediate family.