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Harold Poertner Obituary
Harold grew up around the Vassar and Lyndon communities, had lived in Emporia from 1967 to 2011 and has lived southeast of Osage City since then.
Harold served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He taught 6th grade at Maynard Elementary in Emporia and then became Principal there. He was the Director of Career Education in Emporia, owned a computer service business and retired from the State of Kansas as the Drug and Rehabilitation Director. He earned his Bachelor's, Masters and Specialist in Education from Emporia State University. Harold was a member of the Emporia Masonic Lodge #12, was on the board of the Vassar Funfest and was a member of the Lyndon United Methodist Church.
On June 26, 1966 Harold was married to Nancy Failor in Lyndon.
Harold was preceded in death by his birth parents, Maxwell and Marie and by his adopted parents, Fred and Mabel.
Harold is survived by his wife Nancy of the home; his daughter, Gina Poertner of Shawnee; his son, Brian (Angel) Poertner of Osage City; his brother, Frank Poertner of Kansas City, MO.; his half brother, Gary (Sharon) Rainwater of Bowie, Texas; his half sister, Gail Sharp of Bowie, Texas; adopted siblings, Kathy Isaacs, Jane Ann Whalen, Susan Scheid, Richard Burkdoll and Gary Burkdoll; and his three grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsey and Logan.
Funeral services for Harold will be 11:00am on Friday, January 5 at the Lyndon United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Lyndon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday at the Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lyndon United Methodist Church, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451. Online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
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January 8, 2018
Nancy, Melvin told me this announcement was on the computer. I have pleasant memories of you both. My sympathy on your loss.
Berdeen Bauck Manteufel (St. Louis, MO)
January 8, 2018
Nancy, Melvin told me this announcement was on the computer. I have pleasant memories of you both. My sympathy on your loss.
Berdeen Bauck Manteufel, St. Louis, MO
January 2, 2018
Dear Nancy and family,
Ralph and I are sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We enjoyed the short period of time that we knew Ed and had the opportunity to share visits and stories with him. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Chris and Ralph Smith (Maize,KS)
William Hodges
January 2, 2018
Nancy & family,
Sorry to hear of your loss, and want you to know you have my thoughts and prayers. Although it has been years since I have visited with Ed, I always considered him a friend (from high school and ESU).
William (Bill) Hodges
Bella Vista, AR
Rev. Theodore A. Inman
January 1, 2018
Mr. Poertner was one of the finest educators I have ever known. He was my son's principal at Maynard School during kindergarten and first grade. I served as an officer of the P.T.A. and worked with him. His philosophy was not only to educate in academics, but to develop good citizens in every aspect. I spoke of him in many sermons over the years. Comfort and peace for his family and friends.
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