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Learn about the life and legacy of Edgar Hetteen, the Roseau, Minn., native who co-founded two of the world's leading snowmobile manufacturers. Read his obituary, his story of inventing and leaving the industry, and his passion for winter travel.
Feb 14, 2011 · Edgar Hetteen, who cofounded Polaris Industries and founded Arctic Cat, died Saturday in Grand Rapids. Hetteen's death was reported in an obituary by Rowe Funeral Home.
Feb 14, 2011 · Edgar Hetteen, who helped create the first Polaris snowmobile and founded Arctic Cat, passed away in 2011 at age 90. He was a snowmobile visionary, innovator and ambassador, and a member of several halls of fame.
Historians will remember Edgar Hetteen as the man who started Polaris and Arctic Cat and made historic journeys to prove the capabilities of the snowmobile. Those who knew him well will remember his sharp mind, determined nature, passion for snowmobiling and amazing story-telling abilities.
Feb 15, 2011 · It is with great sadness that we relay word of the passing of the legendary Edgar Hetteen, one of the co-founders of Polaris and such a long-time driving force in the snowmobile industry that he is commonly called “The Godfather of Snowmobiling.” Edgar died on Saturday, February 12. He was 90.
- Denis Lavoie
Edgar Hetteen was a visionary and innovator of snowmobiling, co-founding Polaris and Arctic Cat companies. He also supported snowmobile racing and helped to create the Eagle River Derby in 1964.
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Feb 14, 2011 · Hetteen died Saturday in Grand Rapids. He was 90. The Roseau native, dubbed “the grandfather of snowmobiling,” had started a farm implement company in Roseau called Hetteen Hoist and Derrick ...
