Obituary
David Harles, age 80 of Huron, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his home. His funeral was held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 19th at the Kuhler Funeral Home. Burial will be in the cemetery near his parents, across the road from their family farm of 60 years near Lidgerwood, North Dakota.
David Paul Harles was born in Britton, South Dakota, September 20, 1938, to Peter and Wenonah (Tendick) Harles.He attended public and high schools in Lidgerwood, North Dakota.
David served in Germany with the Military Police in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963 and was a member of the Huron American Legion Post.During high school he worked at the local newspaper, "The Lidgerwood Monitor." He graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Printing and worked at the "Milnor (North Dakota) Teller". In 1964, he moved to Huron where he served as city editor, wire editor, and associate editor at the "Huron Daily Plainsman." He was president of the South Dakota Associated Press Managing Editors and a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Dave developed enthusiasm for bowling, scoring two 300 games in his career - 1987 and 1998 -- and is listed in the Bowling Hall of Fame in Arlington, Texas. He bowled in 3 local leagues and in 30 national tournaments. He managed the local Bowling Association for many years, keeping records, inspecting bowling alleys, overseeing tournaments, selling advertising for yearbooks, editing a newsletter, and planning award ceremonies. In 2017, Dave retired after 30 years on South Dakota's Bowling Association Board of Directors. He served on the Hall of Fame Committee to select 100 worthy bowlers for SD Men's Hall of Fame from 1987-2006.He was appointed chair of the merged Men's and Women's Halls of Fame and was inducted in 1992 for meritorious service.
He also loved growing flowers and vegetables, in his yard and in his greenhouse.For years he entered roses in the South Dakota State Fair at Huron, winning many prizes, with 20 hybrid varieties he raised. He pitched for the Plainsman's softball team and enjoyed playing golf.
He leaves behind two sisters, Jackie (R.G.) Montgomery, Bozeman, Montana; and Peggy (Albert) Melone, Shiloh, Illinois; as well as three generations of nephews and nieces; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
David Paul Harles was born in Britton, South Dakota, September 20, 1938, to Peter and Wenonah (Tendick) Harles.He attended public and high schools in Lidgerwood, North Dakota.
David served in Germany with the Military Police in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963 and was a member of the Huron American Legion Post.During high school he worked at the local newspaper, "The Lidgerwood Monitor." He graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Printing and worked at the "Milnor (North Dakota) Teller". In 1964, he moved to Huron where he served as city editor, wire editor, and associate editor at the "Huron Daily Plainsman." He was president of the South Dakota Associated Press Managing Editors and a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Dave developed enthusiasm for bowling, scoring two 300 games in his career - 1987 and 1998 -- and is listed in the Bowling Hall of Fame in Arlington, Texas. He bowled in 3 local leagues and in 30 national tournaments. He managed the local Bowling Association for many years, keeping records, inspecting bowling alleys, overseeing tournaments, selling advertising for yearbooks, editing a newsletter, and planning award ceremonies. In 2017, Dave retired after 30 years on South Dakota's Bowling Association Board of Directors. He served on the Hall of Fame Committee to select 100 worthy bowlers for SD Men's Hall of Fame from 1987-2006.He was appointed chair of the merged Men's and Women's Halls of Fame and was inducted in 1992 for meritorious service.
He also loved growing flowers and vegetables, in his yard and in his greenhouse.For years he entered roses in the South Dakota State Fair at Huron, winning many prizes, with 20 hybrid varieties he raised. He pitched for the Plainsman's softball team and enjoyed playing golf.
He leaves behind two sisters, Jackie (R.G.) Montgomery, Bozeman, Montana; and Peggy (Albert) Melone, Shiloh, Illinois; as well as three generations of nephews and nieces; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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