Harold M. Bartlett
January 21, 1922 - December 26, 2009
Wall Lake, IA
Harold M. Bartlett, age 87, of Wall Lake, passed away Saturday at St. Anthony's Regional Hospital in Carroll, IA. Harold Michael Bartlett was born on January 21, 1922, in Vail, IA, to parents George and Sadie (Shupitor) Bartlett. He grew up near Crawford County and attended school at Jackson Country School #9 until the 8th grade. Harold then went to work on the family farm until he enlisted in the Army in 1946. He was stationed in New Foundland and achieved the rank of Corporal before his honorable discharge in 1947. He was a member of the American Legion Chalon Post #262 in Wall Lake.
After returning to the U.S., Harold met Mavis June Lange and they were united in marriage on March 19, 1948, at the Presbyterian Church in Carroll, IA. From this union two children were born, Merlin and Marsha. They belonged to Trinity Presbyterian Church in Wall Lake, where Harold served as an elder. He also was an active member of the Wall Lake Fire Department for 39 years serving as secretary/treasurer for the majority of that time.
Harold farmed in the Wall Lake area until 1959 when he and Mavis moved into Wall Lake. He worked for Sac County in road maintenance until his retirement. Before and after retirement Harold worked part-time at the Lakewood Ballroom as a bartender, also for Pittman Construction helping with snow removal, and Albrecht Feed and Grain driving truck. He liked to spend his free time fishing and playing cards. He also enjoyed joking with family, especially his girls. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years Mavis, son Merlin (Marlou) Bartlett, Chula Vista, CA; daughter Marsha (Robert) Bornhorst, Wall Lake, IA; grandchildren: Angela (Fred) Richey, Terra Haute, IN, Mark, Michael, and Ashley Bartlett, Chula Vista, CA, Nicky (Tyson) Wessel, Lakemoor, IL, Matt (fiance Jenny Eriksen) Bornhorst, Overland Park, KS; step-grandchildren: Robert Bornhorst Jr. and Scott Bornhorst, New Orleans, LA; four great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Leon Pudenz, Carroll, IA; sister-in-law Lavona Bartlett, Wall Lake, IA; aunt Kurl Krohn, Segoville, TX, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents George and Sadie; brothers: Robert, Vyrl, and George; and sister Norma Jean Pudenz.
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