Harold served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps. He took pride in being a family man and developing special bonds with each of his children. Harold was known to spend his free time woodworking, fishing, and traveling. He also enjoyed working on crossword and jigsaw puzzles.
Harold is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arilla Dean Householder and children: Debra, Richard, Ronnie, Brenda, Roger, and Regina and their spouses. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends.