Harold D. Roy

Roy, Harold D.

Age 93 of Farmington, passed away on February 19, 2017 at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital, after battling a serious illness.

Harold was born on May 2nd, 1923 to Charles and Harriet Roy (née Burton) in Norfolk, Nebraska. Harold served as an Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne during World War II. During his service, he participated in several combat actions including parachuting into France for D-Day, and again into Holland as part of Operation Market Garden. He also participated in the Battle of the Bulge. In June of 1945 he was a member of General Eisenhower’s honor guard. Throughout the course of his service, he was promoted to Sergeant and was awarded several medals and honors, including the Bronze Star, Combat Infantrymen’s badge, Dutch orange lanyard, and the French Legion of Honor medal.

Harold was preceeded in death by his parents, Charles and Harriet; his sister, Waunita; and his brothers, Donald, Oliver (Buddy), and Ted.

He is survived by his children, Judy (Don) Lankton, Linda (Dick) Rouhoff, Sally (Bob) Asper, Clarissa Borchers and Deborah Roy; his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy, Janey, Carol, and Patty; and his brothers, John and Jim.

Services are to be held on March 2nd at 11 am at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary (14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley). Internment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery to follow after services.

He will be missed

Burial Date March 2, 2017

Memorial Service at 11:00 am on Thurs., March 2nd, 2017 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior.