Harold Scebold

Harold Eugene Scebold was born on May 6, 1933 in Loveland, Iowa to Donald Ross and Mattie Marie (Christensen) Scebold. He married Joan Marie Ellis on June 8th, 1958.

Harold grew up in a country school setting where his mother was a teacher. He graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1951. He started working for the phone company after graduating high school. Shortly after starting this career he joined the Army for the Korean war, he proudly served our country for two years. After returning back to the United States from Korea he returned to the phone company, he was a dedicated worker and spent 42 years working for the company.

After retirement he enjoyed golfing, fishing trips with the family, and attending/following the grandchildren’s events (hockey, etc.). He also enjoyed woodworking and creating stained glass projects.

Harold passed away on June 4, 2021 at the age of 88 years. He was preceded in death by parents and three brothers, Richard, Stan, and Bob. Harold is survived by his wife, Joan of Johnston, Iowa; son Tracy (Kathy) of Story City, Iowa, son Todd (Carrie) of Ankeny, Iowa, three grandchildren Michael (Nicole), Hannah (Aaron) and Jacob (Gretchen), two great grandchildren, Madalyn & Hudson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Branson Cemetery in Loveland, Iowa. The family will receive visitors Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, his family suggests a donation in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association or Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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