Harold George Gregerson, 62, of Mankato, Minn., passed away from natural causes on Sept. 9, 2011.

A memorial service will be held in Albuquerque, N.M., on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area (Sandia Foothills). Mankato Mortuary assisted with local arrangements.

Harold, the oldest of eight siblings, was born in Austin, Minn., to George and Ruth Gregerson. Harold and his family moved to Albuquerque, when he was 13. He graduated from Manzano High School and joined the Air Force. While in the Service he studied Russian extensively and was sent to Germany as an interpreter during the Vietnam War. Harold had a teaching degree in early childhood education with an emphasis on special ed. His interests included, but were not limited to, cooking and reading.

Harold is survived by his son Austin; sisters, Mary Martin and Martha Lee Schroder; and brothers, Donald, Paul, David, and John.