Loren Milne, 90, of Harmony, Minn., died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at home. Loren was born on December 22, 1930, to Leland and Mable Ida (Lund) Milne. He attended Scotland Country School for eight years and was a 1948 graduate of Harmony High School. He was drafted into the Army 1952 to 1954, (a Korean veteran) serving overseas. Shortly after returning to California working as a carpenter, he moved back to Harmony and began farming in 1958. When retiring off the farm, Loren built a home in Harmony.
He met the love of his life, Drucilla (Drucie) Ritchart at a dance in Rochester, Minn., in 1959. They were married December 10, 1960, and were married 60 years. They began farming on the home farm where they lived for 45 years and raised their two children. They loved to entertain and had family plus neighborhood gatherings. An above-the-ground pool was enjoyed by many. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, watching sports and having coffee with friends often.
Loren’s church, family and friends were important to him. He served in his childhood church, the Richland Prairie Presbyterian Church, on the Scotland Cemetery Board as treasurer from 1962-1995, remaining as a board member until his death. As a member of the Harmony American Legion he was chaplin for 15 years. Loren worked for contractors whenever time allowed during the 47 years he farmed (1958-2005).
He became a member of Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony when his children became of school age. He served as a member on a building committee for three years and finished a one year term on the church board.
Loren enjoyed his Amish neighbors and friends. He was an Amish tour guide in the Canton and Harmony area for several years after retiring.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother.
Loren is survived by his wife Drucilla, a daughter, Julie (Don Barrett) of Harmony; grandchildren Bradley (Elizabeth) Barrett of Harmony, (great-grandchildren Michael, Ariannah, and Kara Barrett), Benjamin Barrett of Rochester, Minn., Brady Barrett of Harmony; a son, John Milne (Marcia) of Burnsville, Minn., (grandchildren Lauren, Thomas and Gigi) He was also greatly loved by many nieces and nephews.
It is asked by the family any memorials that are wished may be directed privately to Greenfield Lutheran church or charity of choice in memory of Loren. A private family gathering will be held as of this time.
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