Visitation: Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Service: Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 20th at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.
Harold John Stengel, age 95, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Alcester Care & Rehab Center. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 20th at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Harold was born to John and Myrtle (Weast) Stengel on August 21, 1923. He attended Canton High School but had to quit before graduating to help out his dad. He served in the Army in WWII. After his discharge in January of 1946, he worked in the creamery, the railroad for 8 ½ years, and at John Morrell’s before retiring in 1985 after 33 ½ years. Harold worked hard all of his life. He married Deloris (Eli) on May 10, 1954 in Rushmore, MN.
He enjoyed bowling, working crossword puzzles, and watching sports. At one time, he was known to walk all over town, stopping along the way to visit with his many friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Deloris; sons, David, Livonia, MI and Ronald, Canton, SD; daughters, Marlys (Hank) Van De Kieft, Canton, SD and Sherry Stengel, Canton, SD; two granddaughters, Tiffany Van De Kieft, Canton, SD and Melanie (Kory) King Fruitland Park, FL; great-granddaughter, Chloe King; brother, Lawrence (Karen) Stengel, LeMars, IA; along with many nieces, nephews and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Vivian, LaVonne, Evelyn, and Violet.
Our prayers are with you and your family at your loss. We pray God will give you peace and strength at this time.
Rest in peace Harold. Babe and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & family,
Sorry about the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Past co-worker at Mc Cord’s.
Judy
Thank you Judy. It was so good to hear from you! I miss my dad so much, but know he is in a better place and is no longer in any pain.
So many wonderful memories with the Stengel family fill my heart. I will never forget when mom told him we had a baby boy on his birthday, he insisted we name him Harold John. Just one of the many memories. With hugs,prayers and sympathy to all of you.
My sympathy to you Babe, and the rest of the Stengel family. May your memories of past years be of comfort to you now and in the future weeks to come.