Saturday, September 24, 2011
Uncle Harold - what a dear, kind, giving man he was. He and Aunt Shirley always made me feel at home, whenever I would spend time with them at their house, which was quite often. In fact, their daughter Sandy and I were together so much and participated in so many activities together that many people would have thought we were sisters, instead of being cousins. He also liked to have fun with us kids, at the dinner table especially. If you asked if you could have some potatoes, or corn, or whatever, he'd start to pass the bowl to you and then snatch it back from you before you could grab it, saying, 'had it long enough?", and we'd chuckle every time. If one of us (girls especially) wasn't eating the vegetables on our plate, he'd say, "eat it -- it'll put hair on your chest!" And of course we'd say, "but we don't want hair on our chests!" (and laugh some more).
If Uncle Harold knew you had a need, and he had the ability to help you, he'd take action and do whatever he could for you. His heart really went out to kids, of all ages. His work with the Park District and the expansion of so many programs was rooted in that love of children and the community.
I know one thing, Uncle Harold loved his dear Shirley, so very much. I'm glad to know he's in heaven now, and finally at peace, the Harold we knew and loved. His parents and brothers and sisters were there to greet him, I'm sure.
We love you, Uncle Harold.
Kathy (McCalla) Kuehnle
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