Dr. Harold E. Dziuk, 95, of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Grand Village, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He was born on April 27, 1930, to Edmund and Ellen Dziuk on the family farm in Foley, MN.

As a young kid, Harold first learned to appreciate the wonders of nature on the family's small farm in Benton County, MN. Being raised on the farm was a blessing, this allowed his parents to instill good ground and a love for studies. Most importantly, Harold's parents' moral and religious guidance had a profound influence on him throughout his entire life. He left the farm to embark on undergraduate and graduate studies in Veterinary Medicine and a career in teaching and research. His graduate studies were delayed for two years while he was on active duty as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps at the Biological Warfare Laboratories, Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Upon Harold's return and completion of his studies, he was a professor at Iowa State and retired after thirty years at the University of Minnesota where he was responsible for teaching, conducting research, and mentoring students. He was also the department head at U of M for twelve years.

He continued to teach and serve after retirement in public and private venues, including Tuskegee University in Alabama, General Electric, and MN Public Utilities Commission, Itasca Waters (IWLP), and Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations (ICOLA). Emeritus of Itasca Water (IWLP).

Harold is survived by wife, Patricia "Patty" (Gould-St.Aubin) Dziuk; children, Barb (Dave) Johnson, Mike (Jeanne) Dziuk, Bob (Brenda) Dziuk, Dave (Debra) Dziuk, and Stephanie (Mark) Mallory; stepchildren, Randy (Jane) Gould, Michelle Gould; 15 grandchildren and 29 great children along with numerous family and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his first wife of 64 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Pagels) Dziuk; parents, Edmund & Ellen (Carlin) Dziuk; his siblings, Phillip (Patricia) Dziuk, Elaine (Richard) Balder, Kathleen (Larry) Petroski, and Robert Dziuk who died in childhood.

Visitation will be 5:00PM-7:00PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Rowe Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM, Friday, April 17, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grand Rapids with visitation at 10:00AM.

Please direct memorial gifts to Itasca Water Legacy Partnership (IWLP) or Itasca Coalition of Lakes Association (ICOLA).