Harold served his country in the US Army. He also was a business owner in the computer and banking industry. Harold loved boating, hunting, and fishing and he was simply the kindest man to all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Maria Thorndyke.
Harold is survived by his wife, Mary Harfst of Punta Gorda; his son, Steven Harfst of Iowa; his 5 grandchildren, Nathan Todd Harfst, Ellen Harris, McKenzie Brooks, Steven R. Harfst, and Michael Harfst all of Iowa; his 11 great grandkids; 1 great great grandson; his sisters, Helen Woods of Iowa, and Suzzie Murphy of Illinois; and his brother, Bill Harfst of Illinois.
Services will be held at a later date. The family asks kindly that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are made to the Animal Welfare League of Port Charlotte, FL.