Harry Derksen was born to Ben J. and Katharina (Enns) Derksen on December 1, 1928 on a farm north of Butterfield, MN. He attended and graduated from Butterfield High School in 1947. After graduation he worked for area farmers until he was drafted into the military during the Korean War. He served his country proudly and was honorably discharged. After his discharge he started driving truck for Land 'O Lakes and others in the area. He later moved to Minneapolis, MN, and became an over the road truck driver for various trucking firms in the area until his retirement. In 1969 he married Elaine Ommart and this marriage was later dissolved. He enjoyed grouse hunting and fishing. After retirement he wintered in Apache Junction, AZ and enjoyed the warmer climate. He entered the Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom in August 2014, and remained there until his death on April 26, 2016. He is survived by his sisters, Irene Simeroth, of Mountain Lake, MN; Agnes (Melvin) Sandberg of Butterfield, MN; Joann Johnson of Windom, and Janet (Don) Hoehne of Rosemount, MN; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Blessed be the memory of Harry Derksen.