Harold ZumHofe, 92, of Norwood Young America
Harold John ZumHofe, 92, of Norwood Young America, passed away Saturday, July 27, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 31, 11 a.m., at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, with interment in the church cemetery.
Pastor Mark Triplett was the officiating clergy.
Kathy Oelfke was the organist.
The Emanuel Lutheran Men’s Choir performed special music, “Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me” and “We All Believe in One True God.”
“My Maker, Be Thou Nigh” and “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” were the congregational hymns.
Michael Schultz, Brian ZumHofe, Scott Chastek, William Parpart, Wallace Buckentin, and Richard Buckentin were the casket-bearers.
Harold John ZumHofe was born Jan. 9, 1927, on the family farm outside of Plato. He was the son of John and Bertha (Huepenbecker) ZumHofe. Mr. ZumHofe was baptized as an infant Jan. 23, 1927, by Pastor Bouman and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth April 6, 1941, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Young America Township, rural Hamburg. His confirmation verse was John 3:16. Mr. ZumHofe received his education in Glencoe, graduating with the Glencoe High School Class of 1946.
Mr. ZumHofe grew up on a farm outside of Plato. He was united in marriage to Mildred Schuth June 4, 1948, and purchased a farm next door to his parents. There, Harold and Mildred raised their four children, Kathleen, Dennis, Judy and LuAnn. They shared 71 years of marriage until Mildred passed away June 18, 2019.
Mr. ZumHofe was a life-long member of Emanuel Lutheran Church where he served as an elder on the Emanuel Lutheran Board of Education and as treasurer of Emanuel’s trust fund. His love of music led him to sing with the Emanuel Men’s Choir and Emanuel Mixed choir for 56 years. He also sang with the Norwood Harmoneers. Mr. ZumHofe enjoyed farming, especially raising animals and milking cows. He served on the Glencoe Co-op and Creamery Board. In retirement, Mr. ZumHofe enjoyed watching sports and reading farm magazines. Harold was a quiet man who loved any opportunity to share a conversation, or story from years gone by, with his family and friends.
Mr. ZumHofe passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, at the age of 92 years, six months, and 18 days. Blessed be his memory.
Harold is survived by his children, Kathleen Schmitz and her husband, John, of Fairfax, Dennis ZumHofe of Hamburg, Judy Chastek and her husband, Alan, of Glencoe, LuAnn Flatau and her husband, Marlin, of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Tammy Wieben (Jim Anderson), Lisa Forsell and her husband, Justin, Michael Schultz (Chelsey Gniffke), Brian ZumHofe, Scott Chastek and his wife, Jennifer, Kari Steele and her husband, Ryan, Kristin Lieder and her husband, Nick, Beth Schmitz (Mark Carroll), Megan Judkins and her husband, Brian, Kate Albrecht and her husband, Neil; great-grandchildren, Nick Wieben, Clara Forsell, Katelyn, Caleb and Kendall Schultz, Cassandra, Kellen and Payton ZumHofe, Bridger, Caleb and Elliana Chastek, Kaylee and Tyler Steele, Kiera, Corey and Kayla Lieder, Waylon Carroll, Claire, Levi and Graham Albrecht; sister, Sarah Buckentin of Norwood Young America; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Earl Schuth and his wife, Beverly, of Plato; many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Mr. ZumHofe was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha ZumHofe; wife, Mildred ZumHofe; parents-in-law, Henry and Frances Schuth; sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Vernon Parpart; brother-in-law, Gerald Buckentin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Hillard and Laverna Schuth; and daughter-in-law, Sharon ZumHofe.
The Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe handled the arrangements. Its website is
www.mccbridechapel.com where online obituaries and a guestbook are located.
