Paul Harberts

Paul Anthony Harberts, 69, of Rochester, died on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his residence in Rochester. Paul was born on August 22, 1951 to Dick and Enola (Jacobs) Harberts in Dubuque, Iowa. On September 22, 1973 Paul married Lynette Mock. The couple was married for 47 years. He worked over 40 years in the trucking business until he retired in 2019 earing the title of Vice President of Operations in 1996. He recently worked part time for Rochester City Delivery. He played football in his younger years and continued to have a passion for it watching The Vikings every week in his favorite recliner. In his recent years, he enjoyed traveling as much as he could. His favorite place to visit was Mexico. Paul enjoyed the river, boating, and the beach. He spent his summers camping in Wabasha and he loved being around his kids and grandkids. Paul is survived by his wife, Lynette; children, Brandon Harberts of Hayfield, Nicole (Jeremy) Hofmeister of Rochester, Jacob Harberts of Arizona, Kelsy (Derek) Flowers of Rochester, and Kaitlyn Harberts of Dover; brothers, Clark (Julie) Harberts of Cedar Rapids and Craig (Dorothy) Harberts of California. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Melissa Harberts; granddaughter, Emerson Harberts; daughter-in-law, Rachel Harberts, and three brothers. A memorial service will be held later this Spring. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Harberts family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com