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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Harold Folkerth
Harold
Folkerth
Sep 7, 1920 — Oct 18, 2017
Harold Folkerth's Obituary
Mr. Harold W. Folkerth, 97, of Rochester and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 4:04 PM,
Wednesday, October 18
, 2017, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On
September 7
, 1920, Harold was born in Drake County, Ohio. He was a cherished son of George Raymond and Ethel Steiner Folkerth.
Patriotism beckoned and Harold answered the call serving our country with the United States Army during World War II. As a paratrooper with the 17th Airborne Division, he served at the Battle of the Bulge.
Returning to Ohio, Harold worked for the Rural Electric Association as a lineman. Following his retirement, he worked as a Maytag repairman for more than 25 years.
Left to cherish Harold's memory are his daughter, Rosemary Bailey of Rochester; two sons: Mick Folkerth of Miamisburg, OH, Gayle Folkerth of Arizona; four grandchildren: David Bailey and wife Stephanie, Dan Bailey and wife Emily, Brian Folkerth and Rachel Folkerth; five great grandchildren: Olivia Bailey, Grant Bailey, Danielle Bailey, Brenna Bailey and Benjamin Folkerth. Preceding Harold in death are his parents, wife, son Jerry Folkerth, son-in-law Ron Bailey, and companion of 20 years, Vera North.
Private family graveside services will be held in the Palestine Cemetery in Greenville, OH.
Private family graveside services will be held in the Palestine Cemetery in Greenville, OH.
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