Harold Peterseim

Services: Friday, June 27 10:00 AM Kalona United Methodist Church 302 4th St, Kalona Visitation: Wednesday, 3-8 PM Masonic Service: 7:30 Wednesday Thursday, June 26 8-8 PM family present 1-5 and 6-8 PM MEMORAILS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS Kalona United Methodist Church Hospice of Washington County Kalona Public Library Kalona Golf Club Casket Bearers: Tom Duwa, Mark Stutsman, Kenneth Ehrenfelt, Steve Yotty, Phil Mellinger, Warren Ropp. Honorary Casket Bearers: All Golfers, Hunters, Fishermen and other liars. Harold Eugene 'Short' Peterseim was born November 28, 1924 in the home he died in Monday, June 23. He was 83 years of age when he succumbed to the affects of leukemia. Short was nicknamed by his father at the time of his birth. He grew up in Kalona and graduated from Kalona High School in 1942. He immediately left for Marine boot camp in San Diego and served in the Pacific campaign until the end of the WWII. He enrolled in St. Louis Mortuary Science School and graduated in 1947. He served his apprenticeship in Mason City and returned to join his father in the family funeral home in Kalona. He later owned a funeral home in Tipton and then purchased the Kalona funeral home from his parents in 1963. Short was a community servant who belonged to and work in many organizations. He sang in the choir of the United Methodist Church for many years, was a 50 year member of Richmond Lodge #96 and a past master, a member of KAABA Shrine Club, a 50 year member of Naomi Chapter #185 OES and past patron, past president of Kalona Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, past president of the Kalona Historical Society where he worked very hard in establishing the Kalona Historical Village site. He was a member of the Richmond AMVET Post #107, Riverside VFW Post 6414, Wellman American Legion, Iowa Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. Short's first love was his family. His second, fishing, hunting, golfing and his current dog Ruthie. Many people remember his dog Maddie and their walks through Kalona. He loved being with people and serving them in their time of need. Short and Janeth Holden were married October 16, 1956 in Morrison, IL. They lived in Cedar Rapids and Tipton before purchasing the funeral home when Rollie and Barb retired. Short is survived by his wife, Janeth of Kalona, three children: Connie and husband Bob Andersen of Pella, Locke Peterseim of Chicago, Meg Scarff of Kalona, five grandchildren: Erin Froeschner, Jenna Hayes, Sara Milhauser, Sydney Scarff and Warren Harold Scarff, four great grandchildren; Jayme Hayes, Lucas, Clara and Chloe Froeschner. Also surviving is a son-in-law; Chad Scarff of Kalona and a sister and brother-in-law; Pauline and Don Miller of Kalona. Preceding Short in death were his parents, two sisters, Helen Edge and Virginia Hartzler. Memorial donations may be directed to the Kalona United Methodist Church, Hospice of Washington County, Kalona Public Library or Kalona Golf Club. Short and his family appreciated all the many greetings wishing him well during the past year of treatment. The family can never repay everyone for the many acts of kindness given them. God Bless Each of You.