He grew up on farms near Canton and Peabody, and was a 1943 graduate of Peabody High School.
In 1955 he married the former Verna Mae Voth. After living briefly in Newton they moved to a farm near Burrton. He worked for the Orville Haas International dealership (1948-1955), American Coach Company (1955), as a carpenter (1955-1965), and Hesston Corp. (1965 until retirement in 1988).
He enjoyed farming, finding creative solutions to technical problems of various types, woodcarving and spending time with family. He had an ever present and lively sense of humor. He was a quiet inspiration to the many people who observed his lifelong integrity, his consistency and his Christian life.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife Verna, son Galen, sister Hilda Regier, and brothers Raymond and Lloyd.
Funeral service was Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Merdian Baptist Church in Newton, Kansas, with Pastors Scott Kliewer and Jerroll Martens officiating. Burial followed the funeral service at Hoffnungsau Cemetery near Inman, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gentiva Hospice Foundation.
Source: Peterson Funeral Home website
He grew up on farms near Canton and Peabody, and was a 1943 graduate of Peabody High School.
In 1955 he married the former Verna Mae Voth. After living briefly in Newton they moved to a farm near Burrton. He worked for the Orville Haas International dealership (1948-1955), American Coach Company (1955), as a carpenter (1955-1965), and Hesston Corp. (1965 until retirement in 1988).
He enjoyed farming, finding creative solutions to technical problems of various types, woodcarving and spending time with family. He had an ever present and lively sense of humor. He was a quiet inspiration to the many people who observed his lifelong integrity, his consistency and his Christian life.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife Verna, son Galen, sister Hilda Regier, and brothers Raymond and Lloyd.
Funeral service was Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Merdian Baptist Church in Newton, Kansas, with Pastors Scott Kliewer and Jerroll Martens officiating. Burial followed the funeral service at Hoffnungsau Cemetery near Inman, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gentiva Hospice Foundation.
Source: Peterson Funeral Home website
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