Hovey, Harold Olaf 1942 - 2021

HOVEY, WALKER, MCINTOSH, THRAENERT, PETER, HEBRINK, DOTZLER, BAKKEN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:25

Harold Olaf Hovey, 78, of Cresco, Iowa passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 with his beloved Bentley by his side.

Harold was born on June 26, 1942 in Howard County to Clarence and Gladys (Walker) Hovey. He was raised with five sisters and three brothers. Butch attended Vernon Springs #10 County School through eighth grade. He was baptized and confirmed Lutheran. He began his military service in March 1964 when he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country until February 1970.

After meeting Vera Ann McIntosh at the Howard County Fair in 1967, they were married on June 8, 1968. Butch was very proud of his wedding date as it was 6-8-68. They were proud parents to many different dogs that they loved dearly.

Butch worked at Sonny’s Body Shop, Kratz Motors, Coke Deliveryman, Surge, and Balk Lime and Ready Mix. After retirement, Butch enjoyed driving cars for the local dealerships. (When Butch would purchase a new pickup truck, the only color to buy was black, without a doubt.) Vera and Butch owned the Cresco Laundromat for twenty years. He also enjoyed driving tractor for his neighbors who needed help with field work.

Butch was a very active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church serving on various boards. He also enjoyed being a volunteer fireman for the Cresco Fire Department, serving from March 1973 until May 1987. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Wildlife Club and Pheasants Forever.

Harold was a friendly, kind, lighthearted, warm man with a great sense of humor. He was very blessed that his wife wasn’t a jealous woman, since Harold had several ”girlfriends” and gave world famous hugs. Harold was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his special “fur” friend, Bentley, sisters; Sadie Thraenert, Janice Peter and Charlotte (Ken) Hebrink, a brother, Harry (Michelle) Hovey and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Vera, brothers, Orval (in infancy) and Donald (Marlys) Hovey, and sisters; Helen (Edward) Dotzler, Darlene (Orvin) Bakken, brothers-in-law; Gerald Peter and Vincent Thraenert and nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco, followed by military honors and burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco.

Friends are welcome to a public visitation in honor of Harold at Heritage Events Center in Cresco on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database

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