Harlan "Sonny" Quade

Harlan "Sonny" Quade, 77, of Albert Lea, died Friday, July 31, 2020 surround by his family. He was born January 26, 1943 to Russell and Gertrude (Christianson) in Red Wing and he grew up with his large, loving family in Goodhue. Harlan truly appreciated simple joys. He loved sitting outside and watching the birds. While he loved a good meal, his favorite treat, one he was not keen on sharing, was chocolate covered cherries. Growing up, his siblings remember him being "sly like a fox" by finding clever ways to get out of chores he wasn't fond of. When all 16 of the siblings got together to visit Sonny he was always happy to see them. However, he found them to be a noisy bunch and was always ready to get back to his quiet home. His happiest times were spent at Morin Homes, where he lived for 26 years and found his second family. Lisa and her staff taught Sonny many life skills that helped him to be more independent while providing and safe and loving home for him.
His is survived by his 14 siblings, Dian (Dale) VanGuilder, Nancy (Wallace) Truttmann, Elaine (LaVerne) Fosberg, Carol (Stan) Koester, JoAnn Schulz, Beverly (Peter) Ryan, Debora (Rod) O'Connor, Pamela (Bruce) Holst, Marlyn (Judy), David (Jane), Gerald (Renae), Russell Jr. (Linda), Rolland (Linda) and Douglas (Lucy) Quade; sister-in-law Judi Quade; many nieces and nephew and many great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne and Raymond; one nephew and 4 great nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Todd Schulz and sister-in-law, Shirley Christianson.
A private funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel with Reverend Dana Jackson officiating. Due to Covid restrictions the family must limit the funeral attendance but invites you to the visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Oakwood. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged.

Dale VanGuilder, Wallace Truttmann, LaVerne Fosberg, Stan Koester, Pete Ryan, Rod O'Connor and Bruce Holst will act as pallbearers. His nephews and Todd Schulz will be his honorary pallbearers.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Lisa and her wonderful staff at Morin Homes for the love and care they provided Sonny. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

AUG 5. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

Bodelson Mahn Chapel - Mahn Family Funeral Home
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066