David G. Harty
October 07, 2010
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David George Harty, 75, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2010. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, IA 50265 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior.
David was born on December 29, 1934 in Mason City, IA. He graduated in 1953 from Iowa Falls High School, and then attended Ellsworth Community College from 1953 to 55, lettering in baseball. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1957 where he lettered two years in wrestling. He married his wife Kay in 1959. He received his master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1961, and did further graduate work at Iowa State. He taught science and coached wrestling in Postville, IA, and taught, coached and was a middle school administrator in Eagle Grove, IA. He was the Assistant Executive Secretary to the Iowa High School Athletic Association from 1970-2005. In retirement he returned to the classroom, supervising student teachers for Iowa State. He was a member of the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame and was recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport.
David’s passions were spending time with family and friends at Lake Okoboji; hunting, fishing and golfing with his family; and following Iowa State athletics.
The family would like to thank the many doctors and care providers at Iowa Methodist Hospital and the pastoral care staffs at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines and the First Lutheran Church of West Okoboji for their dedication and support.
David is survived by his wife, Kay; daughter, Laura (Charles) Celli of Southlake, TX; son, Jeff (Cathy) of West Des Moines, IA; grandchildren, Alexandria Celli of Southlake, TX; David and Allison Harty of West Des Moines, IA; siblings, Evelyn King of Iowa Falls, IA, Darlene Roozen of Iowa Falls, IA, Rick Harty of Mason City, IA, Pat Evans of Torrance, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265 or to First Lutheran Church, 1525 Three Cross Road, West Okoboji, IA 51351. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary Ann Grenawalt
10/11/2010
Dear Kay ...
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dave was such a good soul! He positively impacted the lives of so many people! I'm sure that everyone who knew Dave has a wonderful story to tell about his kindness, his humor, his talent & passion for working with young people. He will be sorely missed, and his gifts to others will live on.
Take good care!
Love
Mary Ann
Dave Literer
10/11/2010
On behalf of the Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools and my former role as Head Wrestling Coach at Guthrie Center Community Schools (1987-98). Our deepest sympanthy on your loss. David Harty was such a great embassader and representative of HS Athletics. David will be remembered by many and left a legacy with all he was able to do during his time with the IHSAA.
I truley appreciated all that he did and stood for.
Respecfully,
Dave Litterer
Waverly-Shell Rock HS AD
Wendy Marsh
10/11/2010
Dear Jeff and Cathy:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Matt and Wendy Marsh
Dick Wiedenfeld
10/11/2010
My sympathies to the Dave Harty family for your tragic loss. I had the pleasure of going on a Canadian fishing trip with Dave, Julian Nitzski, and Cale Swansen several years ago. I learned what a true gentleman that Dave was. We had a great and memorable time.
Dave contributed so much to Iowa high school athletics.
Rebecca Saggau
10/11/2010
Dearest Kay, Jeff and Laura:
I am so sad to hear about David. All of you have been like family to me throughout the past 40 years. I think back to hundred of dinners together, the golf, the summer vacations - it brings back such fond memories and so much nostalgia. I am sorry I cannot be there for the funeral services today and to provide emotional support. After going through my Mom's passing just two years ago I know quite well the darkness, pain and tears. I do know you will find great strength among each other. God Bless David and God Bless all of you.
Love,
Bec
Kyle Beste
10/11/2010
Kay and family,
I would like to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I have many fond memories growing up around Dave while spending time at the Association and at the state wrestling tournaments. He will be sorely missed.
Kyle Beste
Boone, IA
Shawn Kreman
10/11/2010
Kay and Family,
The Iowa Valley community sends you our condolence as the State of Iowa lost one of it's "Pioneers" on October 8th. Dave will be greatly missed by our State, as he was a person with great integrity and character. It was Dave's vision, drive and passion as to why wrestling in Iowa is what it is today. He will be greatly missed by many and you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Shawn Kreman
7-12 Principal
Wrestling official and former coach
Margie Little (Mitchell)
10/11/2010
To the family of David Harty. May God be with all of you during your loss. David was a great coach, teacher, and friend to all. I knew him when he was in Eagle Grove Iowa. I am praying for all of you that God will give you strength.
Margie Little (Mitchell)
Class of 1962 of Eagle Grove, Iowa
Chuck Yagla
10/11/2010
Kay and family,
My condolensces to all of you on the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure of working with Dave on the selection committee for the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. He was a great gentleman and I had the utmost respect for him and admired his leadership. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Chuck Yagla
Brent Cook
10/11/2010
Harty Family:
On behalf of the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association, we offer our deepest sympathy to you during this time.
Dave will always be remembered for his passion for interscholastic athletics, and wrestling in particular. He was a true leader of the sport in the state of Iowa.
We will miss Dave at the wrestling tournaments throughout the state as well as his attendance at our IHSADA conventions.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association
Dave Turnball
10/11/2010
It is with great sympathy that I want to send my condolences to Dave's family. I had the privilege to meet Dave many times over the past couple of decades as a representative of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. It was always a pleasure to work with Dave, see him at a State Tournament or in the IHSAA offices. He was always helpful to us (FCA) and I believe we shared a similar passion for athletes and coaches and the benefits that can be derived from being a part of a team. I am grateful that the Lord has allowed me to meet and interact with so many like Dave. May the One who loves beyond man's capacity to understand be near to all of you at this time and in the years to come.
Dave Turnball, Iowa FCA State Director
Eugene Kreiter
10/11/2010
On behalf of the North Scott Wrestling Program we would like to give our condolences to the Harty family. Dave helped make Iowa the greatest wrestling state in the nation.
Sincerely,
Eugene Kreiter
Head Wrestling Coach
North Scott High School
Brad Mattear
10/11/2010
Dear Kay & Family:
My sincere thoughts & prayers go out to you and your entire family. I had the pleasure of meeting Dave when I moved to Iowa from Florida and was looking to get some exposure as an Official. It was an honor when Dave stood in a cafeteria full of coaches & official's and said the kind words he did about me. I will miss forever miss Dave & the support he gave this official.
Lewis Curtis
10/11/2010
God Bless you, Mr. Harty. You were a great leader for the schools in Iowa. Underwood Schools and Underwood Athletics sends out its prayers to the family.
Bill Plein
10/11/2010
I just want to send my deepest sympathy at this time. I am the wrestling coach at Columbus Junction High School and in the course of the last 20 years I had numerous contacts with Mr. Harty. He was a great supporter of Iowa High School wrestling and extremely patient with all coaches, but especially with rookie coaches. He understood the sport and was always willing to not only answer my questions but allow me to get some advice from time to time. God Bless the family and friends of Mr. David Harty at this time. Again I extend my deepest sympathy!