HARMS, Martin G. (1928-2004)

HARMS, STECKER, GOETZ, PIHL, ABBAS

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Date: 3/10/2016 at 22:16:43

Martin G. Harms, 1928-2004

July 21, 2004

Martin G. Harms, 75, of Britt, died on Sunday, July 11, 2004, at his rural home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 15, at the First Lutheran Church in Britt, with the Rev. Dr. John Meyer and Janelle Siffring, AiM, officiating. Music was provided by organist, Donna Tech who accompanied congregational hymns. Ushers were Gary Laabs and Paul Boekelman.

Casket bearers were Adam Harms, Trevor Harms, Harris Harms, Tom Grant, Dennis Johanson and Rick Tegtmeyer. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Martin George Harms, the son of John K. and Adelaide (Stecker) Harms, was born on November 20, 1928, in German Township in Kossuth County. He attended the rural schools of Kossuth County.

On November 18, 1951, he married Shirley Ann Goetz at the First Lutheran Church in Des Moines. They farmed in the Titonka area until they moved to their present home northwest of Britt in 1966. Martin continued to farm until retiring in 1988. Following his retirement he drove semi and worked at a hog operation. He enjoyed spending time with his family and raising Belgian horses. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Britt Draft Horse Association.

Martin is survived by his daughter, Marvella Harms and special friend, Wilbur Pihl of Woden; son, Brent Harms and wife, Brenda and their daughter, Macey of Wesley; daughter-in-law, Misty Abbas and husband, Doug and her sons, Adam and Trevor of Britt; a brother, Johnny Harms and wife, Velda of Titonka; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley on October 12, 1982; son, Alan on December 29, 1994; his parents; and an infant brother, Edward Harms.

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