Harold A. King

Harold was born on December 18, 1923 in Waverly, IL, the son of Raymond A. and Leatha Peters King. He married Bertha A. Wieland on April 19, 1947 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Springfield; she preceded him in death on January 19, 1999.

Harold attended New Berlin High School. He was a farmer in the New Berlin area for over 54 years. Following his retirement from farming, he went on to work at Target for 10 years. Harold was known for his quick wit and humor. He loved his family deeply and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Harold enjoyed teaching his grandkids about farming, talking about family history, gardening, and canning vegetables. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jacksonville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Alice Frank of New Berlin and Doris W. McCord of Tinley Park, IL.

He is survived by his children, Karolyn Howard (companion, Linda Lemke) of Tennessee, Harold (wife, Susan) King of Springfield, and Richard (wife, Lara) of New Berlin; eight grandchildren, Kristofer (wife, Liz) Howard, Kristina Howard, Crystal (husband, Mario) Curro, Ashley (husband, David) Frenk, Megan King, Aaron King, Justin (wife, Jenny) King and Katie King; 12 great-grandchildren; many cousins; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Butler Funeral Home-New Berlin, 714 East Gibson St., New Berlin.

Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Butler Funeral Home-New Berlin with Elder Eldon Walters officiating. Burial will follow at Woodwreath Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Berlin/Island Grove EMS, P.O. Box 224, New Berlin, IL 62670.