Harold ZumHofe

Obituary

Harold John ZumHofe was born January 9, 1927, on the family farm outside of Plato, Minnesota. He was the son of John and Bertha (Huepenbecker) ZumHofe. Harold was baptized as an infant on January 23, 1927, by Pastor Bouman and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 6, 1941, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Young America Township, rural Hamburg, Minnesota. His confirmation verse was John 3:16. Harold received his education in Glencoe, Minnesota, graduating with the Glencoe High School Class of 1946.

Harold grew up on a farm outside of Plato, Minnesota. On June 4, 1948, Harold was united in marriage to Mildred Schuth and he purchased a farm next door to his parents. There Harold and Mildred raised their four children, Kathleen, Dennis, Judy and LuAnn. They shared 71 years of marriage until Mildred passed away on June 18, 2019.

Harold was a life-long member of Emanuel Lutheran Church where he served as an elder on the Board of Education and as treasurer of Emanuel’s Trust Fund. His love of music led him to sing with the Emanuel Men’s Choir and Emanuel Mixed choir for 56 years. He also sang with the Norwood Harmoneers. Harold enjoyed farming, especially raising animals and milking cows. He served on the Glencoe Coop and Creamery Board. In retirement, Harold enjoyed watching sports and reading farm magazines. Harold was a quiet man who loved any opportunity to share a conversation, or story from years gone by, with his family and friends.

Harold passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the age of 92 years, six months, and eighteen days. Blessed be his memory.

Harold is survived by his:
Children, Kathleen Schmitz and her husband, John, of Fairfax, MN,
                  Dennis ZumHofe of Hamburg, MN,
                  Judy Chastek and her husband, Alan, of Glencoe, MN,
                  LuAnn Flatau and her husband, Marlin, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Tammy Wieben (Jim Anderson), Lisa Forsell and her husband, Justin, Michael Schultz (Chelsey Gniffke), Brian ZumHofe, Scott Chastek and his wife, Jennifer, Kari Steele                                  and her husband, Ryan, Kristin Lieder and her husband, Nick, Beth Schmitz (Mark Carroll), Megan Judkins and her husband, Brian, Kate Albrecht and her husband, Neil;
Great Grandchildren, Nick Wieben, Clara Forsell, Katelyn, Caleb and Kendall Schultz, Cassandra, Kellen and Payton ZumHofe, Bridger, Caleb and Elliana Chastek, Kaylee and Tyler Steele,                                           Kiera, Corey and Kayla Lieder, Waylon Carroll, Claire, Levi and Graham Albrecht;
Sister, Sarah Buckentin of Norwood Young America, MN;
Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law, Earl Schuth and his wife, Beverly, of Plato, MN;
Many Nephews, Nieces, Other relatives and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his Parents, John and Bertha ZumHofe; Wife, Mildred ZumHofe; Parents-In-Law, Henry and Frances Schuth; Sister and Brother-In-Law, Elsie and Vernon Parpart: Brother-In-Law, Gerald Buckentin: Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law, Hillard and Laverna Schuth; and Daughter-in-Law, Sharon ZumHofe.