Harry Eidsness

April 24, 1937 - April 4, 2026

Service: Private family services will be held. 

Harry Eidsness, age 88, died Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society Canton.  Private family services will be held.

Harry was born on April 24, 1937 in Hudson, SD to Thomas and Hazel (Lundstrom) Eidsness.  He attended school in Hudson, graduating from Hudson High School in 1955.  He later attended Southeast Vo-Tech.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  He married Diane Schultz on July 15, 1978.  The couple made their home on an acreage near Canton, SD.

In addition to farming, Harry worked for McCord’s for many years.  Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing baseball in Hudson and softball in Sioux Falls.  He also loved dogs, especially his dog, Rosie.  He was a member of the Worthing Legion.

Harry is survived by his step-children, Jay (Lee) Travis, Jerry (Bab) Travis, David Travis, Sandy (Mike) Whitcher, and Holly (Scott) Henderson; daughter-in law, Marcene Travis; brother-in-law, Ed Meyer; 17 step-grandchildren, 14 step- great-grandchildren; along with numerous extended family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Dianne; his parents; sister, Betty Meyer; step-son, Tony Travis, daughter-in-law, Tammy Travis, and step-granddaughter, Kali Snow Travis.

 

 

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  1. Lynn Vaksdal on April 4, 2026 said:

    I’m so sorry to hear about Harry passing I worked with Harry and was a neighbor!! Harry was a neat guy to talk to he could
    Get you laughing..
    Sending my condolences
    RIP
    Harry

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  2. William T Peterson on April 5, 2026 said:

    So sorry to hear about Harry’s passing. I always enjoyed being around him and his laugh and smile were great. It was fun seeing him at the Wheel on Tuesday nights and his love of the music inspired us!

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  3. Darla Boren on April 7, 2026 said:

    My thoughts and prayers to Harry’s family. I worked with him quite a long time. He was definitely one to make you laugh always. He will be greatly missed by many. RIP my friend 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

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  4. Mary Brinkman on April 7, 2026 said:

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Harry was a special man he could always bring a smile to you!

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  5. MERLYN & JUDY SUNDVOLD on April 7, 2026 said:

    SORRY TO HEAR OF HARRYS PASSING,,RIP,,WE PLAYED SOFTBALL FOR FEW YEARS. AND ALSO PITCHED BUNDLES BACK ON THE FARM. HARD WORK BUT WE HAD FUN HARRY ALWAY HAD THAT SMILE AND LAUGH

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  6. Darwin Groth on April 10, 2026 said:

    I enjoyed all four years of high school with Harry He was an outstanding athlete and good friend. My condolences to his family.

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