Sidney E. Hartfiel

life story

Forever in our hearts, until we meet again in our heavenly home

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

~1 Corinthians 4:18

Hartfiel, Sidney E. age 82 of Fridley MN. passed peacefully into eternal life on August 13, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 10, 1941 in Minneapolis MN. a son of Adolph and Elsie (Gonzales) Hartfiel. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1959

After graduation he proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Sidney worked many years at the Stillwater Correctional Facility.

Sidney was a sincere, gentle, loyal and loving christian man, who loved the Lord with all of his heart. He and his wife Darlene Christenson enjoyed attending and fellowshipping together at Generations Church in Andover, MN. and shared a special bond of friendship with Pastor Vince and Darcy Hokkanen. We are forever grateful for the loving kindness, prayers, visits and concern they have faithfully demonstrated towards our family.

Sidney enjoyed fishing, puzzles, music, hosting karaoke, singing, church, movies, reading, traveling and spending time with his family.

Sidney is survived by his wife Darlene, six children; Tim, John (Debbie), Andrew (Adriana), Paul (Melissa), Christine (Phil), Jenelu (David), his wife's two daughters; Lynette and Deanna, five siblings; Marla, Maxine (John), Martin (Pam), Lori (Scott) and Kathy, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and daughter Amy.

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

A celebration of life will be held at 1pm Saturday, September 9, 2023 at; Oak Park Community Church

12050 Aberdeen St. NE, Blaine MN. 55449. A fellowship meal will be served following the service.