Brit Harry Schriever, 70, surrounded by his family, was released to his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 a.m.
Brit was born on June 27, 1954, to Floyd and Carol (Mouw) Schriever at the Zumbrota Hospital in Zumbrota, Minn. He attended school and graduated from Harmony High School with the Class of 1971. He continued his education at Albert Lea Technical College, where he received a degree in air conditioning and refrigeration. He began working for Lang’s Dairy Equipment following graduation.
On March 29, 1975, he married the love of his life, Larenda Moger, of Canton, Minn. They were married at the Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Canton. In the fall of 1975, following the birth of his first son Jamie, Brit, Larenda and Jamie moved to the Mouw Schriever farm in rural Harmony, to farm with his parents. Brit’s love for farm life developed at a very young age. He found great joy in the opportunity to raise his two sons, Jamie and Paul on the farm. The boys grew up being by his side sharing with them the love and life style of farming. Brit truly dedicated his life to both family and farming.
After selling his dairy animals, he had time to pursue his dream of driving a school bus. Between chores and farm work he drove school bus for Mark Scheevel (now known as Harmony Transit). He looked forward to driving the children to and from school safely each day. (He also enjoyed having coffee with his co-workers.) Brit was a member of Root River Church of the Brethren in rural Preston, Minn.
In his free time, Brit loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed showing the next generation the hard work and enjoyment of farm life. He spent many wonderful years farming with Paul, Nicki, Faith, Sarah, Landon and Brennah.
Oldest son Jamie also continues farming on a different level, “windfarming.” Brit was very proud of Jamie’s work and enjoyed hearing about all the different locations he was working and living. He also looked forward to spending time with Jamie and Gracie when they would come home to Harmony and visit.
He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Carol Schriever, brother Bruce Schriever and a brother in-law, Todd Himlie.
Brit was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him most; his wife of 49 years, Larenda; sons Jamie (Gracie Hamblen) Schriever and Paul (Nicki) Schriever; grandchildren Sidney, Shelby, Gavin, Faith, Sarah, Landon and Brennah; siblings Rita (Mark) Ostien, Kay Himlie, Krystal (Lowell) Drinkall and a sister-in-law, Janet Devries.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn., with Pastor Kurt Bockoven officiating. Visitation was held on Sunday afternoon, November 17, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at Schmelzer (formerly known as Lindstrom) Funeral Home in Harmony, and again an hour prior to services at the church on Monday morning. Burial took place at Big Spring Cemetery in rural Harmony, Minn. Schmelzer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.