He was born May 29, 1932 in Ottumwa to William E. "Elic" and Myrtle Sapp Alexander. He married Janice Bainbridge on July 12, 1953. A 1950 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Harry worked for 22 years at John Morrell & Co. and owned and operated Sport-A-Bout. He served as administrator for SEIDA and CETA, and worked with Wapello County Relief. He was instrumental in advocating for betterment of Ottumwa being a liaison between city and national political leaders. He was an organizer for GOLD, Greater Ottumwa Labor Development.
Harry was a good genealogist and had a great sense of humor.
Harry was a member of Davis St. Christian Church, Past Exalter Ruler and member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #347, and a member of Empire Masonic Lodge #269 A.F.& A.M. He served as a Boy Scout leader and coached National Little League and National Babe Ruth League.
Surviving is his wife, Janice; his four children, Diane(John)Williams of Grimes, Russell Alexander of Centerville, Doug(Rose)Alexander of Ottumwa and Annette(Marvin)Wilson of Ankeny; 3 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Alexander.
Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Miller officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery. Visitation begins at 11 am Friday. A Masonic service will be held at 7 pm Friday at the funeraal home followed by family visitation until 8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society, Ottumwa, IA.
He was born May 29, 1932 in Ottumwa to William E. "Elic" and Myrtle Sapp Alexander. He married Janice Bainbridge on July 12, 1953. A 1950 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Harry worked for 22 years at John Morrell & Co. and owned and operated Sport-A-Bout. He served as administrator for SEIDA and CETA, and worked with Wapello County Relief. He was instrumental in advocating for betterment of Ottumwa being a liaison between city and national political leaders. He was an organizer for GOLD, Greater Ottumwa Labor Development.
Harry was a good genealogist and had a great sense of humor.
Harry was a member of Davis St. Christian Church, Past Exalter Ruler and member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #347, and a member of Empire Masonic Lodge #269 A.F.& A.M. He served as a Boy Scout leader and coached National Little League and National Babe Ruth League.
Surviving is his wife, Janice; his four children, Diane(John)Williams of Grimes, Russell Alexander of Centerville, Doug(Rose)Alexander of Ottumwa and Annette(Marvin)Wilson of Ankeny; 3 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Alexander.
Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Miller officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery. Visitation begins at 11 am Friday. A Masonic service will be held at 7 pm Friday at the funeraal home followed by family visitation until 8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society, Ottumwa, IA.
Family Members
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Thelma Izena Alexander Gibson
1906–1944
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Goldie Vernella Alexander Tollari
1907–1950
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William Edward "Bill" Alexander
1909–1982
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Violet Louise "Midge" Alexander
1913–1928
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Gilbert Marion Alexander
1914–1964
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Lewis Henry "Luke" Alexander
1916–1982
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W. E. Alexander
1918–1918
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Evelyn Mae Alexander Gilson
1920–1994
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Paul Dewaine Alexander
1922–1973
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Marjorie Ruth Alexander Kary
1924–1976
