Harold Lewis Herbolsheimer Springfield, Missouri Obituary

Harold Lewis Herbolsheimer

Harold Lewis Herbolsheimer, 96 years of age, passed away on December 11, 2015, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on March 4, 1919, to Christ and Emma (Buckendahl) Herbolsheimer in Pierce County, Nebraska. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Wanda, on December 27, 1976. Harold was a farmer. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed antiquing, traveling, going out to eat, and attending shows in Branson. He attended 1st Freewill Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri and was often overheard saying, "Praise the Lord."He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda; his children and their spouses: Dianna and Earl, Kenneth and Sharon, Sherry and James, Johnny and Janie, and Della and Scott; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ada Monroe; and several nieces and nephews. Harold is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Chris Herbolsheimer; four brothers, Alfred, Raymond, Arnold, and Art; five sisters: Alta, Hilda, Ethel, Marion, and Barbara. He will be dearly missed especially by his family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Springfield, Missouri. A funeral service will follow visitation at 9:30 AM with Reverends Dale Kester and Chuck Horton officiating. Harold will be escorted by the Patriot Guard to his final resting place at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, where he will receive full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory, Springfield, Missouri.
March 4, 1919 - December 11, 201503/04/191912/11/2015
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Curt and Jackie Blount
January 1, 2000
Herb was a wonderful man. He was Papaw to many children ( including mine) which all loved and respected him so much!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of your loss. Love always Curt and Jackie Blount
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Bill & Kim Combs
January 1, 2000
We are so sorry for your loss. I (Kim) have many fond memories of Herb. He was always so loving & friendly. Never saw him with a frown. Heaven gained a real GEM. We are sending prayers & love from Maryland. We now have MORE to go to Heaven for.
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Judy & Jerry Lawson
January 1, 2000
Our thoughts & prayers are with all you my dear Family. He will be greatly missed. Love you all.
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Wesley Bair
January 1, 2000
So sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Les Rogers
January 1, 2000
Always was and always will be my favorite uncle havent got to see much of in the last 30 yrs but a wonderfull man ill miss
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David and Gertrude Jett
January 1, 2000
Johnny and Janie, So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
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