Harris Max Sachau

About Harris

Harris Max Sachau, 93, of Bemidji, MN died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Good Samaritan Center in Blackduck, MN.

He was born October 12, 1928 in Blackduck, MN, the son of Max and Anna (Gosch) Sachau who had recently moved to Pimushe Lake 10 miles South of Blackduck from Davenport, IA. He attended grade school at Kitchi and graduated from Blackduck High School. He operated Scenic Hiway Resort on Pimushe Lake until 1976. He also drove school bus for Blackduck School from 1967-1971. He worked for Beltrami County in Bemidji in 1971 and was a county assessor from 1981-1992 when he retired.

He married Sylvia Johnson December 27, 1953 in Peoria, IL. He was a member of the Blackduck American Legion Post and was past commander. He was a member of the NRA. He served in the Korean War from May of 1951 to May of 1953 where he was made Corporal.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Sachau of Bemidji, daughter Susan (Bob) Johnson of Rogers, AR, sons, Randy (Pam) Sachau of Cass Lake, and Greg Sachau of Plymouth, MN 7 granddaughters and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

memorial service

Services for Harris

September 9, 2022

Cease Family Funeral Home 2807 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home