Valley City (CSi) Word has been received of the death of 62 year old Harley McLain, of Valley City.

He died on Sunday, February 9, 2014, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo

McLain was an organic farmer, environmentalist, singer songwriter, carpenter and political activist.

The Jamestown College graduate ran for President, Congressman, and Agricultural Commissioner.

McLain, of Valley City filed a lawsuit in 1978 that resulted in the Eighth Circuit ruling that North Dakota’s party petition requirement of 15,000 signatures was unconstitutionally difficult.

A memorial service for Harley McLain will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 15 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Valley City. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at the church and one hour before the service on Saturday morning. A prayer service will be held at 7:00pm Friday evening at the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery near Valley City in the Spring.