Harold Ackley
June 12, 1942 ~ May 20, 2018
Harold L. Ackley age 75 of Fredericksburg, IA, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Kyle Digmann celebrating the Mass.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in NEW HAMPTON where there will be a 7:00 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday.
Harold L. Ackley was born June 12, 1942 in Rockford, Iowa the son of Arthur Eugene and Mona Mae (Evans) Ackley. At a young age the family moved to New Hampton, Iowa. Harold attended Country school east of New Hampton then graduated from New Hampton High School in 1960.
Harold married his high school sweetheart Patricia Kay Yearling on July 4, 1963 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hampton, Iowa. Harold and Pat have two sons and a daughter.
Harold worked during and after high school at Cutlers Grocery in New Hampton then moved to Millard’s Jack and Jill where he eventually became manager. He purchased Ackley’s Market (formerly Barker’s Grocery) and moved to his present home east of Fredericksburg in 1973. Harold and Pat ran the local grocery store for 28 years until selling in 2001. Harold then worked at Featherlite Inc. for seven years before retiring in 2008. After retirement, Harold kept busy visiting and making friends. He regularly attended coffee at All Stop, church, and other local community events.
Harold had a passion for animals. He raised and showed quality registered paint horses for many years including a World and Reserve World Champion. Everyone in the family was involved and enjoyed showing horses along with him. Many lifelong friendships were made. Harold also shared a special bond with his dog, Toots.
Harold is survived by his wife, Pat; two sons, Mike (Dixie) Ackley of Eureka, IL and Mark (Candy) Ackley of Fredericksburg; one daughter, Susan (Scott) Reynolds of Davenport; his mother, Mona Ackley of New Hampton; six grandchildren, Bryson (Beth) Ackley, Madelyn Ackley, Georgia Ackley, Chelsie (Kyle) Flanagan, Aaron Reynolds, Eric Reynolds; five great-grandchildren, Owen & Griffin Flanagan, Grayson & Levi Ackley, Hayden Ackley; one sister, Karen (Jordy) Pratt of New Hampton; six sisters-in-law, Alice Konig of Allison, IA, Jane (Andrew) Urness of St. Paul, Betty (Art) Swenson of Mesa, AZ, Dianne Polacheck of Mesa, AZ, Mary Yearling of Omaha, Nancy (Russ) Wegner of Fredericksburg.
He was preceded in death by his father; one sister, Pennie (Eldon) Rethamel; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Wilbur) Schoonover.
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Pat and family,
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. May God wrap his arms around you all for comfort and cherish all your awesome memories.
Dan and DeeDee
Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart goes out to you.
Pat, Mike, Mark, Susie, and families,
I am sending my sincerest sympathies to you all! So very shocking to hear about Hearold, husband, father, and grandfather! I have lots of fond memories growing up with you guys and spending time at your place, the best memories were attending the horse shows, and watching him perfect the horses for showing, along side each of you! May he rest in peace, and the joyfull memories forever live on with each of you! Love Brenda Panoch
Pat and family; so sorry to hear about Harold. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family,. Harold was always such a personable guy.
Pat you have my sympathy. I remember the fun time I had with you and Harold and Willa and Harvey on the bus trip to Branson several years ago.
Thoughts and prayers to you all during this trying time . Hope your great memories will give you some peace and comfort !. God’s arms are around you now and in the days to come …
Pat, Mike,Mark,and Susie……..so sad to hear this…..what a wonderful guy! You are all in my prayers at this trying time…God be with each one of you!
Pat and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Harold was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Our dear friend Pat and your family, this news of Harold is so sad to hear. You all are in our daily thoughts and prayers. May God be with you thru this difficult time. Remembering ALL the fun loving times we had together–all the laughs and joys that will stay with us all forever. Harold wuss a wonderful guy and will never be forgotten even though he has gone from this earth. Take care–remember the good and bad times as all that is what made you and Harold a fun loving couple. Hug your kids and tell them everyday how much you love them. Just remember Harold may be gone but is ALWAYS going to be in your heart. A great big group hug from us all
Chuck-Pennye and BJ Peterson
Prayers to you Pat and th rest of the family!! Harold was a great man!! Keep his memories close to your heart!!!🙏🏻❤️
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dena and Zac Palmer
Such a loss to the families that loved him so much. My Uncle Harold had a heart of gold, and was so tender hearted. I am so sorry that my wonderful Aunt Pat will not be able to grow older together with the man she loved in the good and the bad. My deepest sympathy to Aunt Pat, Mike, Dixie, Mark, Candy, Susan, and Scott and their extended families. I will forever treasure the fond memories spent at the Ackley Farm growing up….even when we were getting in trouble because no one could sleep in the house with all the commotion going on. Rest Easy Uncle Harold, you took a piece of my heart with you the day your heart quit beating. Love, Lisa Schoonover Herold
I have not seen Harold for awhile but the childhood memories are strong. Please accept my sincere comdolences in this difficult time. God-speed to the entire family. Aloha til we meet again.
We are so so sorry to hear this sad news. Pat, Mike,mark and Susie we send our Sympathy We have some VERY fun memories of our Year’s together as neighbors. ROGER AND MARGO
Thoughts and Prayers to the Ackley family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rick and Donna Schmudlach
I am so very sorry for your loss, Penny
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
My very sincere sympathy to Pat and the family for your loss.
Pat and Family, My thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Gob Bless
RIP HAROLD ACKLEY. our hearts are broken,since you let your earthly home 💔
Riding high into your heavenly eternity. we have so many great memories,like every time we were to gather we had a new adventure, Harold had that sense of humor that always made us laugh 😆
we will forever have him in our hearts. Pat you were his rock that kept everything organized.
forever friends. Larry n Sonja. 💕
We sorry for your loss my you find peace of heart through the Love of Jesus
Gerald & Judy Eichenberger
With caring thoughts of sympathy for you and your family.
Remembering you and your family in heartfelt thoughts of sympathy, and hoping it helps to know that others care and share your loss. Please know of our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. As we grieve we must also rejoice as Harold is embraced by his Heavenly Father. In Faith, Di and Reecee Kovarik and special friend RogerCraft
So sorry for your loss. My memories help
I am so sorry Pat, to hear about Harold. You are strong and will come through this even stronger. You both were fun to work with at the store and I know how your lives revolved around horses. You have many years of memories to help you through this. Remember, he has his wings now and will forever watch over you and your family…..I truly believe that. Rely on friends and family to get through this, don’t do it alone. I will be thinking of you!
Our sincere condolences to Pat and family.
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ACKLEY FAMILY AT THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE HAROLD. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
MARGE AND DAVE MAYO
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You have been in my thoughts and prayers so often these past days. I loved seeing the pictures and getting to know Harold and your family through them. Accept my condolences and know that I am truly sorry for your loss. Mary Gayle Stowe
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