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Harold Kieffer Obituary
Lake Whales, FL - Harold "Harry the Bear" Kieffer, 85, formerly of Auburndale, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Bartow, Florida. At Harry's request, there will be no funeral/memorial.
Harold was born on January 30, 1936, in Auburndale to Oliver and Helen (Meyer) Kieffer. He attended Auburndale High School. He loved everything horses…farming, horse pulls, hayrides. He also loved playing his stump fiddle, accordian and dancing at polka dances, singing in the KC Choir, as well as playing softball and shooting pool. He was the Auburndale Constable for many years. In his later years, he enjoyed many years in Florida, with summer trips back to WI.
Harold is survived by his life partner, Annette Thompson; 4 children: Ervin (Dixie) Kieffer, Kathleen Kieffer, Sandra (Joseph) Statz and Charles (Sapphire) Kieffer; 2 grandchildren: Janelle (Ronald) Thomas and Douglas Statz; 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is further survived by his siblings, Clarice Schultz, Elaine Hytry, Vernon (Karen) Kieffer, Carol (Leroy) Barbian, Ralph Kieffer, and Cleo (Jerry) Messner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gordon Kieffer and Bernard Kieffer as well as brother-in-law Danny Hytry.
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Talia
March 1, 2021
My grandpa was a great guy. Although he was not doing so well there. I never saw it coming. I will really miss him and i just hope he is telling all his funny jokes up on heaven to God. Love you grandpa and i hope God gets to see what a great man you were here for arthriti everyone
Jeff & Jan Lobner
February 26, 2021
Harry worked of course but not too hard of course. He enjoyed life. He did not take everything to the end of the earth but he did some work every day. I'm sad to see Harry is gone now. I will miss him. He had time to be around people, tell jokes, laugh, and tell stories. I never really seen him real mad or disappointed if something didn't go right.
To members of his family my condolences to you.
jim and donna willfahrt
February 26, 2021
best school bus driver we ever had went to many polka dances with them always lots of fun and laughs our prayers and prayers are sent to the whole family he was a great guy
Sue & Jerome Pankratz
February 25, 2021
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Shirley Vollert
February 25, 2021
So many childhood memories from helping with baling hay, picking stones, riding horses to Turtle & Corn Feeds with all the neighbors. He was always full of laughter & jokes. You just had to laugh when you heard his distinct laugh. RIP Harry!
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