Harold R. Trimble

CLEAR LAKE | Harold R. Trimble, 93, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa, with Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa, with military honors provided by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home and then one hour before the service on Monday.

Harold was born Sept. 3, 1921, rural Clear Lake, the son of Earl and Grace (Holmes) Trimble. He attended rural school, then farmed with his father.

He married Betty Burgener on Dec. 24, 1941, and to this union had six children.

He served during WWII in the United States Army and was a recipient of Purple Heart while serving in Italy.

After his discharge from the service he moved back to Clear Lake and worked various jobs, until he started farming in the Clear Lake area. He also bought many "fixer uppers" that he enjoyed fixing up and renting. After retiring, he enjoyed visiting his children in Utah and Arizona during the cold months.

Harold was an avid walker and could always be seen walking around Clear Lake. He enjoyed dancing at the Senior Center, spending time with his family and listening to his daughter and grandson in their band Golden Country. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and having his friend Lenita help him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children; Nina Hepperly, Clear Lake, Iowa, David (Cindy) Trimble, South Ogden, Utah, Teresa Thompson, Tempe, Arizona, Linda (Mike) Oletzke, Fairmont, Minnesota and Daniel Trimble and his special friend Janine, Neosho, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren Scott Hepperly, Todd Hepperly and his special friend Pam, and Jon Hepperly and his special friend Jennifer, Brian, Jonathan and Leslie Trimble, Grant (Nicole) Thompson, Courtney (Ed) Porter, Dylan (Ashley) Oletzke, Kelsey Oletzke, Phillip Trimble, Nicole Schmieder, Shelby Trimble and Josh Rettig; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and special friend Lenita Houdek.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Cheryl Rettig and two sisters Betty Pettit and Jeanne Carlson.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com.