Schwarte, Harold F. (1932 - 2013)

REISCHEL, SCHWARTE, NELSON, BRINKER, HALL, RATIGAN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/29/2013 at 23:18:49

Name of deceased: Harold “Harry” F. Schwarte

Aged: 80 yrs

Residence: Little Flower Haven Nursing Home, Earling, IA

Born: Dec. 26, 1932, Earling, IA

Died: Aug. 18, 2013, Little Flower Haven Nursing Home, Earling, IA

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Defiance, IA; Rev. Chris Fontanini officiated. Burial was in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery at Defiance, IA

Survived by: Sisters, Irene Reischel of Manilla, IA, Sr. Madona Schwarte of Omaha, NE, Sr. Darlene Schwarte of Davenport, IA, Thelma (spouse, Gordon) Nelson of Harlan, IA, and Karen (spouse, Clarence) Brinker of Westphalia, IA; brothers, Albert (spouse, Gay) Schwarte of Defiance, IA, Richard (spouse, Myrna) Schwarte of Manilla, IA,and Joseph (spouse, Vernita) Schwarte of Defiance, IA; sisters-in-law Marilyn Schwarte of Manilla, IA and Glenda Hall of Defiance, IA; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Joseph and Helen (nee Ratigan) Schwarte; brothers, Gene, Mike, and Dwayne Schwarte

Education: attended school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Earling, IA

Religious affiliation: baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earling, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: After his schooling, he worked on the family farm before moving to Handicap Village in Clear Lake, Iowa. When New Hope Village was built in Carroll, Iowa, Harry was one of the first residents. He lived there for 36 years. Harry worked at the workshop at New Hope Village, one of the restaurants in Carroll, and volunteered his time at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll.

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed woodworking, putting puzzles together, and watching western shows; was a proud member of the Lions Club and belonged to the New Hope bowling team.

Sources: The Harlan Tribune, kjan.com, pauleyjones.com