Harlan Earl Peters, 62, of Kenyon, MN, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2025, of a massive heart attack while driving home in his tractor. Born in District One Hospital, Faribault, MN, on October 11, 1962, he graduated from Kenyon High School in 1981. Harlan married Heather Gellert on August 4, 1984, and have been married for over 40 years. Harlan has farmed all his life; raising hogs, steers, dairy farming, and grain farming. After retiring from dairy farming in 2002, Harlan decided he needed a winter job and began working at ADM for the next 17 years while continuing to grain farm. He started out as a laborer and quickly worked his way up to supervisor. He took an early retirement in 2019, from ADM, but continued farming until his passing.
Harlan enjoyed camping, traveling, singing, music, golfing, and just spending time with friends and family. He was an amazing father to his daughter, Hannah, and would have done anything for her. He supported her through every step and was her biggest fan.
He is survived by his wife, Heather (Gellert) Peters; one child, Hannah Peters (currently of Norfolk, VA); his siblings: Sandra (Doug) Gochnauer, Gary (Annette) Peters, Linda (Sy) Thomas, Dennis (Pat) Peters, and Debra Nerud; brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Gladys (Nielsen) Peters; mother and father-in-law, Randall and Gay Gellert; his brother-in-law, Dennis Nerud; and his grandparents.
A visitation will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon, MN. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Kenyon with Pastor DJ Chatelaine officiating. An additional visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service and Harlan will be laid to rest at Old Stone Church Cemetery, rural Kenyon.
