Harold L. Englert

Harold L. Englert, 84, of North Platte, passed away March 27, 2012.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1927, to Lewis and Emma (Heins) Englert at Lodgepole.
He grew up in Dunning before entering the service at age 18.
He served as a member of the U.S. Army in WWII from 1946-48. He was recalled to serve in the Korean Conflict from October 1950-51, spending his time in Korea and Japan. He received a WWII Victory Medal and Army Occupation Medal in Japan.
He married Veronica A. Green on June 2, 1952, at St. Anselmo Catholic Church in Anselmo. To this union two children were born, a daughter, Genevieve and a son, Dwight. Harold and Veronica lived at Dunning for two years before moving to Grand Island in 1954. They lived in Grand Island four years then moved to Golden, Colo., where they lived 18 years before moving to North Platte in 1973.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Lewis Englert; and one sister, Genevieve Englert.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica; his daughter, Genevieve (Darrell) Billingsley; his son, Dwight (Pam) Englert; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 30, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Father James Novakowski as celebrant. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors graveside.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., today, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.