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.
Sandra Lehmann
10/11/2010
Dear Charley and Family,
Our dearest sympathy and condolences. Our thoughts are with you in these difficults times.
Your Jet Aviation Basel Team
Ed Spindler
10/10/2010
My deepest sympathies to Dave's family. I worked for Dave while umpiring numerous state baseball tournaments in Marshalltown. We had a lot of fun and many laughs regarding those games with his many friends and collegues during those tourneys.
He was a true professional during those tourneys. It was a pleasure to work with Dave in bringing his love for baseball to the forefront during those years.
What a great guy who will be missed by this old ump and many more like us.
Carolyn Klaus
10/10/2010
Dear Kay and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's death. He was a wonderful educator. I always enjoyed the days when Dave dropped into the Teacher Education office. Dave offered so much to the future of education. I extend my deepest sympathy to all of you.
Carolyn Klaus
Carol Barker Matthes
10/10/2010
I want to extend my sympathies to each of Mr. Harty's family. He was my teacher at Eagle Grove and later on as we raised our boys our friend He always made time for us at the State Wrestling Tournament. I treasured this time with him and he devoted his life to making sports the best experience possible for all of Iowa's youth! Thank you for the privilege of knowing and caring for a very special man who will be remembered fondly for many years to come! May God comfort each of you and my your wonderful memories sustain you in the days, weeks, months and years to come!
God Bless each of you!
Aaron Schafer
10/10/2010
The Eagle Grove Wrestling community is deeply sorry to hear about the death of Dave. Dave coached Eagle Grove Wrestling for ten years and added to its great tradition. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Coach Aaron Schafer and the Eagle Grove Wrestling Team
M. Dyer
10/10/2010
Thank you Dave for all your work with Iowa High School Athletics and the sport of wrestling. God bless you and your family.
M. Dyer
Glenwood Comm. High School
Head Wrestling Coach
Steve Kappos
10/10/2010
Dave Harty family:
My deepest sympathies to all of you. My hope is that all of your remembrances of Dave will bring back the happiest of memories. It is hard to imagine anyone more dedicated than Dave, both to his family and of course, to wrestling in the state of Iowa.
I know that the thoughts and prayers of the entire Iowa wrestling community are with all of you now. Certainly, that holds true for me.
Tom Kinseth - Fort Dodge Activities Director
10/10/2010
My sympathy to the family.
Dave was an outstanding individual and IHSAA administrator. He was recognized in Iowa and NFHS for his input into the sports that he administrated for the Boys Association, especially in wrestling. Dave was also an outstanding role model for many students, coaches, and administrators. He will be missed by many.
Judi Schrage Berg
10/10/2010
Kay and family,
My condolences to you all. The students of EGHS were blessed to have Dave as an instructor and coach. I remember him as a respected high school athelete in high school and was thrilled when he came to EGHS. His legecy will live on in his children and students. God's blessings sustain you in the days ahead.
Judi Schrage Berg
Rochester, MN
Jack Lashier
10/10/2010
Hi Kay: I am writing to you from Milwaukee. Kathy and I came up on Friday to visit Jackson, Julie & Ruthie. When we arrived I received a message from the IHSAA that Dave had passed away. I am so sorry. Please know that Kathy and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We will be staying in Milwaukee through Tuesday so we will not be able to attend Dave's services at Hope tomorrow. I know they will have an outstanding service for him. Dave was a wonderful person and I certainly enjoyed working with him during our time together at the IHSAA. He was an outstanding administrator; wrestlers, baseball players and Iowa high school students in general benefited from his expertise. We will be praying for you and your family as you grieve for your husband, father and grandpa. My Best to you always. Jack
Gary Ites
10/10/2010
My deepest sympathy to the Harty family. I met Dave when I was a freshman in high school back in 1954. Coming from a country school I didn't really know what wrestling was. Dave was going to Ellsworth and he would come down to the old Central School and work out with us kids. I really appreciated it and am sure a lot of other kids did thru his career. Thanks, Dave
Gary Ites
Class of 1957
Iowa Falls
Bill Smith
10/10/2010
Mrs. Harty and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Coach Harty. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Coach Harty was such a competitor--we all benefited from his leadership...whether in the classroom or in athletics I often think back to the sign in the wrestling room he inscribed in large letters..."winners never quit and quitters never win"...and that was in fourth grade. Anyone who knew Coach Harty understands how much he will be missed.
Kirk Kersten
10/10/2010
Dear Mrs. Harty and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I have been coaching wrestling in western Iowa for 35 years and have many found memories about Dave. He was a fine man. We are all grateful for the many hours that Dave gave to the sport of wrestling and the state of Iowa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kirk Kersten, Logan-Magnolia Community High School
Jason Kimbrough
10/09/2010
So sorry for your loss. As a wrestling coach I can only say I appreciate all the tireless work Mr. Harty put in to help make Iowa High School Wrestling what it is. Wrestling lost a great man.
Chuck Van Hecke, Muscatine IA
10/10/2010
Kay, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dave was an icon in Iowa Wrestling, an outstanding IHSAA administrator, and most importantly a great family man.
As a former high school coach, athletic director, and IHSAA board member I am proud to say, Dave was my friend, and a supporter of every high school coach and athlete in the state of Iowa."