EXHIBIT 23


                       Consent of Independent Accountants



We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 2-73650) of H.B. Fuller Company of our report dated
June 19, 2000 appearing on page F-1 of this Form 11-K.



/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 26, 2000