Age 92, of Tower died Monday, May 12, 2025, while working at the job he loved. He was born October 11, 1932, in Fox, MN, the son of Henry and Edna (Fugelberg) Broten. He was a 1952 graduate of Roseau High School where he played both hockey and football – earning athletic scholarships to Nebraska State University and the University of North Dakota. A veteran of the United States Army, Harlan served during the Korean War and earned the Rank of Sergeant. Harlan was united in marriage to Adeline Gust on January 26, 1956, in Greenbush, MN.

Harlan worked as a locomotive engineer for LTV Steel and Erie Mining Co. He was the founder of Broten Construction Company in 1958 which is still being operated today by his son, David. Harlan was a dedicated husband, brother, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. He and Adeline spent many hours with their grandchildren and greatgrandchildren playing and cooking and eating pancakes. He took pride in his work and wanted that to be a part of his legacy – working until the Lord called Him. He was a dedicated community member donating concrete work for many projects. He was a member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Tower. Harlan is survived by his wife of 69 years: Adeline; daughters: Lori (Jeff) Schulze, Lisa (Gordon) Dunkeld, and Yvonne Broten: son: David (Joan) Broten; daughter-in-law: Brenda Broten; grandchildren: Savannah Schulze, Alexandra (Alex) Prieve, Laura (John) Schulze, Cody (Kara) Schulze, Raichle (Ben) Dunkeld, Alec Dunkeld, Dean (Brianna) Broten, Barbara (Zachary) Broten-Lundstrom, Brianna Soby, Katrina (Kelly) Blocker, and Anthony (Tristan) Broten; great-grandchildren: Boone Broten, Hux Broten, Forrest Prieve, Stella Lundstrom, Harlan Lundstrom, Leona Broten, and Rosie Broten; close family friend: Greg Pishler; and numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edna and Henry; brother: Milo; infant son: Timothy; and son: Daniel. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until the 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Tower. Fr. Beau Braun will be the Celebrant. Family services are provided by Bauman-Vermilion, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Tower. To express condolences online please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.