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Harlow G. Kris Kristofferson Jun 25 1943 - Mar 18 2012
Harlow G. “Kris” Kristofferson, age 68, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at the hospital in Watertown. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. Keith Peterson will officiate. Music will be provided by Beverly Ewy as organist with congregational singing. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Frank H. Adams Post #750 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion and the Funeral Honors Team of the SD Army National Guard. Pallbearers will be Frank Miller, Erland Carlson, Leo Kannas, Cecil Kienast, Wayne Kothe and Dave Orthaus. Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Friday. Kris was born on June 25, 1943, at Britton, SD, to Gordon and Margaret (Emmen) Kristofferson. He attended and graduated from Langford High School, Langford, SD. Kris entered the U.S. Army and served in Germany. Following an honorable discharge, he attended SD Barbers’ College. On January 23, 1965, Kris married Janice Sundermeyer at Sioux Falls, SD. The couple lived in Sioux Falls for just a short time before moving to Watertown that same year. Kris worked at Kil-Rad Barber Shop before purchasing the business and he still owned it at the time of his death. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where he served on the board. He was also a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion and the SD Barbers’ Association and was named ‘Barber of the Year’. Kris enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending the Watertown Arrows and Great Plains Lutheran sports activities. He also enjoyed cheering for his granddaughters’ during their golf matches. Kris is survived by his wife, Janice, of Watertown; one son, Todd (Julie) Kristofferson, of Park Rapids, MN; two granddaughters, Katie and Rachel; four brothers: Richard (Diane) Kristofferson, Roland (Nelva) Kristofferson and David (Twila) Kristofferson all of Britton, SD, and Darwin (Mary) Kristofferson of Spokane, WA; and four sisters: Loretta Klein of Deadwood, SD, Gloria (Marvin) Gustafson of Glencoe, MN, Karen Murray of Frankfort, SD, and Janice (Dwite) Krizan of Britton, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary.

Harlow G. Kris Kristofferson
Jun 25 1943 - Mar 18 2012

Harlow G. “Kris” Kristofferson, age 68, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at the hospital in Watertown. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. Keith Peterson will officiate. Music will be provided by Beverly Ewy as organist with congregational singing.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Frank H. Adams Post #750 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion and the Funeral Honors Team of the SD Army National Guard. Pallbearers will be Frank Miller, Erland Carlson, Leo Kannas, Cecil Kienast, Wayne Kothe and Dave Orthaus.

Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Friday.

Kris was born on June 25, 1943, at Britton, SD, to Gordon and Margaret (Emmen) Kristofferson. He attended and graduated from Langford High School, Langford, SD. Kris entered the U.S. Army and served in Germany. Following an honorable discharge, he attended SD Barbers’ College.

On January 23, 1965, Kris married Janice Sundermeyer at Sioux Falls, SD. The couple lived in Sioux Falls for just a short time before moving to Watertown that same year. Kris worked at Kil-Rad Barber Shop before purchasing the business and he still owned it at the time of his death.

He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where he served on the board. He was also a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion and the SD Barbers’ Association and was named ‘Barber of the Year’. Kris enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending the Watertown Arrows and Great Plains Lutheran sports activities. He also enjoyed cheering for his granddaughters’ during their golf matches.

Kris is survived by his wife, Janice, of Watertown; one son, Todd (Julie) Kristofferson, of Park Rapids, MN; two granddaughters, Katie and Rachel; four brothers: Richard (Diane) Kristofferson, Roland (Nelva) Kristofferson and David (Twila) Kristofferson all of Britton, SD, and Darwin (Mary) Kristofferson of Spokane, WA; and four sisters: Loretta Klein of Deadwood, SD, Gloria (Marvin) Gustafson of Glencoe, MN, Karen Murray of Frankfort, SD, and Janice (Dwite) Krizan of Britton, SD.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary.

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Comment posted by: Charlie Mack
Tue 17th Apr 2012 08:50 pm

My condolences to the family and friends. I just found out today about Chris' passing. I will mis the verbal trades we had at the Kil-Rad whenever I was there. He was a very nice man, with strength and honor.

Comment posted by: Jeff VanSickle
Sat 24th Mar 2012 07:18 am

I never saw Kris in a bad mood, ever. He was one of the kindest, warmest people I have ever had the privilege to meet. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. See you on the other side good friend.

Comment posted by: Mike Grovenburg
Thu 22nd Mar 2012 07:37 pm

R.I.P. My friend . I am going to miss you so much. Thanks for everything especially all the memories. My deepest thoughts and prayers to the family. Mike

Comment posted by: ed painter
Thu 22nd Mar 2012 10:35 am

I will miss all the fishing stories while i was getting my hair cut. He would keep cutting my hair until i told him where i was fishing , so it was in my best interest to tell him right away. He always made your day brighter and he will be missed. My sympathy to the family,Ed and Laurie

Comment posted by: Cheri Callies
Wed 21st Mar 2012 09:57 pm

My heart goes out to all of Kris's family and friends. I would also like to extend my sympathy to Lori and Carla. All those years of barbering with Kris have now turned into good memories. He's going to be missed by so many people.
Take care and God Bless.
With my sincerest sympathy,
Cheri

Comment posted by: Shelly Kurkosky
Wed 21st Mar 2012 01:44 pm

You don't know me but I work uptown and sometimes as I walked to the court house I would see your husband, father and grandfather. He always had a smile and hello. What I remember him most for however is when we moved to town 18 years ago we bought the home you used to live in Todd. We rented I think for 2 months before we got all the paper work done and your dad was always nice to us. With our sympathy Chuck and Shelly Kurkosky

Comment posted by: Gloria and Marvin Gustafson
Wed 21st Mar 2012 09:59 am

Our Prayers and sympathy goes out to you Janice, Todd & Julie & family. He will be greatly missed. We have many good memories with Harlow & Janice. Lots of good card games. May God be with you all in this time of need and the days ahead.
Love to all
Gloria and Marvin

Comment posted by: Pat Cusack
Wed 21st Mar 2012 09:54 am

Janice, Todd and families.rn I want to extend my deepest sympathy in the loss of Kris, he was a great person and will be missed by many. He and Neil Luken are probably preparing to go fishing up in Heaven.

Comment posted by: Alvin Kangas
Wed 21st Mar 2012 09:16 am

My sympathy to the family and friends of Kris.He has been my friend and Barber since 1970.When My Barber from Lake Norden, Howard Lindberg, was moving he introduced me to Kris and I have had my hair cut at Kil-Rad ever since.

Comment posted by: Katie Kristofferson
Tue 20th Mar 2012 05:38 pm

Grandpa, I will miss you dearly. You always encouraged me in everything I did, and told me to follow my dreams. I will miss playing golf with you in the summer, and telling you about my golf tournaments. You were my biggest fan, and now you'll always be watching.

Love, Katie

Comment posted by: Rachel Kristofferson
Tue 20th Mar 2012 04:26 pm

Grandpa, you will be deeply missed. You were my biggest golf fan, and I will miss giving you a hole by hole run down after my latest round of golf. I will miss all the good times we had together, and miss you during the moments that we could've had. You will be deeply missed.

Love, Rachel

Comment posted by: Gayle Small
Tue 20th Mar 2012 02:51 pm

I lost a barber and a good friend; you lost a husband, father, and grandfather. Only God knows why. My sincere sympathy to your family as you grieve the loss of Kris. Now Kris knows for sure if there are walleyes in heaven. May God bless you all at this sad time.

Comment posted by: James and Lorie Smith
Tue 20th Mar 2012 12:02 pm

We would like to extend our deepest Sympathy! May the Lord be with your family in this most difficult time!

Jim and Lorie

Comment posted by: Nelson
Tue 20th Mar 2012 09:38 am

Life like a mist appears for just a day then disappears tomorrow.

All that we are can quickly fade away, replaced with tears and sorrow.

If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise God has made. Job 14:13-15

May God comfort you in your grief.

Comment posted by: Peg Raml
Tue 20th Mar 2012 08:26 am

Our sympathy to family as you mourn the loss of Kris. We were privledged to have served him on a few occasions in our office. He was a pleasure to know. May God bless you in the difficult days ahead.
Peggy Raml
Asst. Veteran Service Officer
Codington County

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