God Bless Harry Exner

A great young man with tremendous potential who died much, much to early.  My sister flew back to Minnesota to represent the Edstrom's from Northern VA.  His Funeral is today.  Last night there were over 700 people who attended Harry's wake.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Harry's family, friends and relatives.  Very, very sad....

Below is from the Red Wing Republican Eagle Newspaper.

Harry Raymond Exner, 19, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Denver, Colo.

He was born on May 11, 1991, in Red Wing to Harry and Renae (Franklin) Exner. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 2009. He moved to Aurora, Colo., and attended Anthem College to pursue a degree in X-ray technology. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed snowboarding, playing hockey, riding his dirt bike and motocross, competing in races the past three years. He lived life to the fullest. He was very adventurous and loved being surrounded by friends and family, including his second family in Colorado, his aunt Debbie and uncle Pat Cahill.
He is survived by his parents, Harry “Bob” and Renae; his two brothers, Jackson and Cole, all of Red Wing; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Marion Rohr of Cannon Falls, and paternal grandparents, Harry and Ruthe Exner of Red Wing; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ray Franklin; aunt and uncle, Pete and Patty Neidere, and aunt, Marcia Exner.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Church of St. Joseph with Reverend Kristin Schlauderaff officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Church of St. Joseph and for one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are by the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel,

www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.