Harold Lee Rotramel, Sr. of Wapella passed away on Monday, August 13th 2018 at 11:05 a.m. at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born June 4, 1931 in Shirley, the son of Ernest and Ella Hazlet Rotramel. He married Katherine Courtney on April 18, 1952. She passed away on October 22, 2010.
Harold was a longtime truck driver for General Grocer and Martin Brower, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and the Bloomington VFW. Harold enjoyed NASCAR racing, dirt racing, farming, and even bailing hay. He loved his role as grandfather and great grandfather, and was always willing to help anyone who needed it.
He is survived by a son, Harold Rotramel, Jr. of Bloomington; three daughters, Debbie (Dave) Dodson of Bloomington; Brenda (Mark) Beard of Wapella; and Sherry (Jim) Campbell of Florida; five granddaughters, Courtney (Cortlin) Dunluvey; Stephaney Campbell; Tammy Foster; Chastidy Rotramel; and Melissa Dever; six grandsons, Jayson (LeAnn) Dodson; Tyson (Krissy) Dodson; Bryson (Leslie) Dodson; Dryson Dodson; Travis (Amanda) Beard; and Christopher Rotramel; and 20 great grandchildren, including his youngest great granddaughter, Amelia, who was the light of Harold’s life, giving him countless moments of joy these past few months.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, a grandson, a great granddaughter, a nephew, and a brother-in-law.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Brannock officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Inurnment with military honors will take place on Monday, August 27 at 11 a.m. at the East Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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