1932
Harold
2014
Harold B. German
June 9, 1932 — September 6, 2014
Harold Brodie German was born June 9, 1932, on a farm south of Glen Elder to Harold D. German and Cecil (Brodie) German, the fourth of six children. He passed away at age 82, on Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Beloit, Kansas.
He was united in marriage to Marlene Marzolf on November 20, 1954, in Beloit, KS. They were privileged to spend nearly 60 years together. Two sons were born to this union, Gregory Lee and Harold Brent.
Harold attended school at Walnut Creek and graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1950. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In 1960, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts from Fort Hays State College, Hays, Kansas. He taught school and coached in Belleville, Cawker City and Downs, Kansas. He later served on the USD 272 school board. Harold was a member of American Legion Post 143. His love for the Lord and serving as a church deacon for many years was an intricate part of his life.
A lifetime farmer, Harold worked side-by-side with his father, and then with his wife and two sons until he retired. He excelled as a carpenter and a gardener. An avid hunter, fisherman and outdoor enthusiast, he was especially fond of the many related trips he took deep into the Rocky Mountains and the wilds of the Canadian Northwest Territories. He enjoyed family and social gatherings, and having coffee with his friends. Harold's great sense of humor and ability to bring laughter and ease was a character trait well-known by many.
Left to celebrate his life are wife Marlene of the home, sons Greg and wife Regina, Kansas City, KS, Brent and wife Annette, St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren Dakota, Skylar and Alden; sisters Gloria Black, Beloit, KS, Lois Rafie and husband Dale, Norwalk, OH, brother-in-law Wallace Taylor, nieces, nephews and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his sisters, Phyllis Whited, Maxine Taylor and Alice Adams, niece Roma Lee Adams and grandson Kealan German, brothers-in-law DeWayne Black and Bill Whited.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 AM Monday, October 27 at the Glen Elder Christian Church. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to Mitchell County Home Health.
He was united in marriage to Marlene Marzolf on November 20, 1954, in Beloit, KS. They were privileged to spend nearly 60 years together. Two sons were born to this union, Gregory Lee and Harold Brent.
Harold attended school at Walnut Creek and graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1950. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In 1960, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts from Fort Hays State College, Hays, Kansas. He taught school and coached in Belleville, Cawker City and Downs, Kansas. He later served on the USD 272 school board. Harold was a member of American Legion Post 143. His love for the Lord and serving as a church deacon for many years was an intricate part of his life.
A lifetime farmer, Harold worked side-by-side with his father, and then with his wife and two sons until he retired. He excelled as a carpenter and a gardener. An avid hunter, fisherman and outdoor enthusiast, he was especially fond of the many related trips he took deep into the Rocky Mountains and the wilds of the Canadian Northwest Territories. He enjoyed family and social gatherings, and having coffee with his friends. Harold's great sense of humor and ability to bring laughter and ease was a character trait well-known by many.
Left to celebrate his life are wife Marlene of the home, sons Greg and wife Regina, Kansas City, KS, Brent and wife Annette, St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren Dakota, Skylar and Alden; sisters Gloria Black, Beloit, KS, Lois Rafie and husband Dale, Norwalk, OH, brother-in-law Wallace Taylor, nieces, nephews and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his sisters, Phyllis Whited, Maxine Taylor and Alice Adams, niece Roma Lee Adams and grandson Kealan German, brothers-in-law DeWayne Black and Bill Whited.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 AM Monday, October 27 at the Glen Elder Christian Church. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to Mitchell County Home Health.
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