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Harland C. Danielsen

Passed Away on December 18, 2019


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Harland C. Danielsen died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019.  He was born in Camp Rucker, Alabama on August 26th, 1945.  Harland grew up on a farm near Viborg, SD.  He worked in the restaurant and bar industry for many years as a manager, including Howard Johnsons, Denny’s, and Ramada Inn.  He purchased the Buck-N-Gator Bar and Grill in Rapid City, SD., which he owned and operated for 17 years – until he retired.  As a retiree, he spent more and more time in Mesa, AZ, finally moving there permanently in 2015.  He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson Road King all over the country, from Alaska to Florida, from Maine to California.  He has ridden in 49 states, missing only Hawaii.  He also enjoyed Halibut fishing out of Homer, AK.

Harland is survived by his 2 sons, Harland A. (Lori) Danielsen (Sioux Falls, SD) and Bryan Danielsen (Omaha, NE), stepsons Daniel (Juliana) Everitt and Thomas Smith, stepdaughters Erin Kern and Chelse Manwell, grandsons Adam Danielsen and Matthew (Bethany) Danielsen, great grandsons Aiden and Jaxson, brothers Gene (Karen) Danielsen and Glen (Kathy) Danielsen, and sister Sharlen (Ray) Krause.

Harland was preceded in death by his son Eric Danielsen and his parents, Harland H.P. and Geneva Danielsen.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 18th from 2-4pm at the Viborg Community Center, 101 E Sorenson St., Viborg, SD.

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  1. Mary says:

    My sincere condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that soon God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things (will) have passed away.”(Rev. 21:3,4) May this promise give you comfort now and a real hope for the future. My deepest sympathies.

  2. Judith McGee says:

    So very sorry for your loss. He touched so many lives. He will truly be missed.

  3. Tony Janis says:

    One of the Kindest and Caring Guy I ever met.Sponsored my Pool Team for many years out of Buck and Gator,also Damn Good Friend and Riding Partner.Rest Easy My Friend..

  4. Laurie F. says:

    Such an awesome man. He was always willing to help someone.
    So many great memories were made at the Gator. Thank you Harland. You will be missed by so many and always respected.

  5. Rose Wainscoat says:

    My sincere condolences for your loss, he was a wonderful person, a great friend! I will truly miss him, will also miss him on Facebook! R.I. P dear friend!

  6. David Hall says:

    You all are in my prayers.

  7. Laurelen Smolik says:

    This saddens so many of us that he brought joy to, touching so many lives as he did. He will be missed.

  8. Phil Lampert says:

    I’m deeply saddened to hear of Harlan’s passing. I hired Harlan as a manager trainee of the Howard Johnson’s in Sioux Falls, SD back in the early 1970’s. We both spent several years working for HoJos and I have many, many fond memories of those years. We continued to stay in touch over the years but lost touch with him when he moved to Arizona. Rest In Peace Old Friend!

  9. Chelse says:

    I couldn’t of asked for a better dad. I’ll miss you forever and I’ll love you for longer.

  10. Sharon Danielsen says:

    IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARLAND C. DANIELSEN!
    To my LOVE of LIFE! We will always LOVE YOU always an forever. That is our VOWS………
    I’m TRUELY SORRY FOR YOUR early departure.
    I do know that it’s the Acts of ANGELS calling you home.

    Releasing your burdens you carried for so long; And forgiving you of your sins!

    Your jouney on Earth is successful an complete;
    You have BLESSED many lives an the Elite.

    Earning your wings riding down the highways, gliding you to the endless skyways!

    The Gates are open; welcoming you home.
    Spread your wings and fly,
    Fly away home!

    LOVE OF LIFE an Wife! We LOVE YOU ALWAYS an FOREVER! GATOR ANGELS.
    SHARON DANIELSEN CHELSE AN RYLAN.

    :::You are free ::
    REST IN PEACE

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Harland C. Danielsen

Passed Away on December 18, 2019


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Harland C. Danielsen died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019.  He was born in Camp Rucker, Alabama on August 26th, 1945.  Harland grew up on a farm near Viborg, SD.  He worked in the restaurant and bar industry for many years as a manager, including Howard Johnsons, Denny’s, and Ramada Inn.  He purchased the Buck-N-Gator Bar and Grill in Rapid City, SD., which he owned and operated for 17 years – until he retired.  As a retiree, he spent more and more time in Mesa, AZ, finally moving there permanently in 2015.  He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson Road King all over the country, from Alaska to Florida, from Maine to California.  He has ridden in 49 states, missing only Hawaii.  He also enjoyed Halibut fishing out of Homer, AK.

Harland is survived by his 2 sons, Harland A. (Lori) Danielsen (Sioux Falls, SD) and Bryan Danielsen (Omaha, NE), stepsons Daniel (Juliana) Everitt and Thomas Smith, stepdaughters Erin Kern and Chelse Manwell, grandsons Adam Danielsen and Matthew (Bethany) Danielsen, great grandsons Aiden and Jaxson, brothers Gene (Karen) Danielsen and Glen (Kathy) Danielsen, and sister Sharlen (Ray) Krause.

Harland was preceded in death by his son Eric Danielsen and his parents, Harland H.P. and Geneva Danielsen.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 18th from 2-4pm at the Viborg Community Center, 101 E Sorenson St., Viborg, SD.

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10 responses to “Harland C. Danielsen”

  1. Mary says:

    My sincere condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that soon God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things (will) have passed away.”(Rev. 21:3,4) May this promise give you comfort now and a real hope for the future. My deepest sympathies.

  2. Judith McGee says:

    So very sorry for your loss. He touched so many lives. He will truly be missed.

  3. Tony Janis says:

    One of the Kindest and Caring Guy I ever met.Sponsored my Pool Team for many years out of Buck and Gator,also Damn Good Friend and Riding Partner.Rest Easy My Friend..

  4. Laurie F. says:

    Such an awesome man. He was always willing to help someone.
    So many great memories were made at the Gator. Thank you Harland. You will be missed by so many and always respected.

  5. Rose Wainscoat says:

    My sincere condolences for your loss, he was a wonderful person, a great friend! I will truly miss him, will also miss him on Facebook! R.I. P dear friend!

  6. David Hall says:

    You all are in my prayers.

  7. Laurelen Smolik says:

    This saddens so many of us that he brought joy to, touching so many lives as he did. He will be missed.

  8. Phil Lampert says:

    I’m deeply saddened to hear of Harlan’s passing. I hired Harlan as a manager trainee of the Howard Johnson’s in Sioux Falls, SD back in the early 1970’s. We both spent several years working for HoJos and I have many, many fond memories of those years. We continued to stay in touch over the years but lost touch with him when he moved to Arizona. Rest In Peace Old Friend!

  9. Chelse says:

    I couldn’t of asked for a better dad. I’ll miss you forever and I’ll love you for longer.

  10. Sharon Danielsen says:

    IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARLAND C. DANIELSEN!
    To my LOVE of LIFE! We will always LOVE YOU always an forever. That is our VOWS………
    I’m TRUELY SORRY FOR YOUR early departure.
    I do know that it’s the Acts of ANGELS calling you home.

    Releasing your burdens you carried for so long; And forgiving you of your sins!

    Your jouney on Earth is successful an complete;
    You have BLESSED many lives an the Elite.

    Earning your wings riding down the highways, gliding you to the endless skyways!

    The Gates are open; welcoming you home.
    Spread your wings and fly,
    Fly away home!

    LOVE OF LIFE an Wife! We LOVE YOU ALWAYS an FOREVER! GATOR ANGELS.
    SHARON DANIELSEN CHELSE AN RYLAN.

    :::You are free ::
    REST IN PEACE

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