Harry-Elder-Obituary

Harry A. Elder

Wathena, Kansas

Mar 6, 1942 – Jan 27, 2026 (Age 83)

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BORN
March 6, 1942
DIED
January 27, 2026
AGE
83
LOCATION
Wathena, Kansas

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Harman-Rohde Funeral Home - Wathena Obituary

Harry Elder passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 83 in Wathena, Kansas. Funeral Home Services for Harry are being provided by Harman-Rohde Funeral Home - Wathena.

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I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Harry.

Coach Elder was a great & fun person. He will be missed by many. He an Ms Elder were the Best teachers at EHS. Fly High COACH. Prayers to Ms Elder & Family

Whispering Love Arrangement - BASKET INCLUDED

From kindergarten thru the 4th grade Harry & I became best friends and enjoyed causing chaos and fun throughout the school... after the 4th grade Harry & his family moved to Mankato where his dad took the coaching position. We competed against each other in FB, BB, & track thru high school. We remained friends throughout our lives. Harry was a good friend and a special individual. He is missed....................F.G. Mason

Sad to hear of Coach Elder's passing. I remember riding to cheer leading camps outside Junction City KS. We always had a good time. He would push you to be better in track putting you in matches you didn't think you could do. And who could forget his Knowledge Knots? Will miss you Coach!

I would like to express my sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Coach Harry Elder, one of my heroes! I have known Coach for a very long time, as he used to stop by Central High School during summer weights. He would always start off our conversations by saying, "I came over to see how the Big Boys do it!" When I went to Bishop LeBlond, I could always find Coach at our football and basketball games! Coach was the BEST! He always had a kind word for everyone he...