Harry Hartgers, 83, of Pella, died Dec. 22, 2019. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 27, at Third Reformed Church in Pella. Memorials have been designated for Hospice of Pella and Camp Creation.
Harry Lee Hartgers was born Dec. 29, 1935, to Tunis and Cora (Olsthoorn) Hartgers north of Sully.
Oct. 11, 1957, he was united in marriage to Marlene Terpstra at Third Reformed Church in Pella. To this union they were blessed with three children: Debra, Danny, and Diane.
Harry worked for Midwest Manufacturing in Kellogg for five years and at Pella Corporation for 38 years. He also worked for lots of farmers, and he started his own stone business. His favorite hobby was raising red worms. He went on Red Rock Threshers and WHO Tractor Rides. He enjoyed going to toy auctions, and lawn and garden tractor auctions. He went to Pella basketball games and Vet’s Auditorium for many years. Harry also loved camping, helping his kids and grandkids with 4-H, and attending all his grandkids’ activities. He enjoyed playing pitch on Sunday nights with family.
Those left to cherish Harry’s memory are his wife Marlene; their children: Debra (William) Halpin of Vista, CA, Danny (Vicky) Hartgers of Montezuma, and Diane (Brian) Van Vark of Pella; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his siblings: Anna Mae and Arvin Van Wyk, Vernon and Marge Hartgers, LaDonna Rooda, and Barb Hartgers.
Harry was preceded in death by: his parents; parents-in-law; and his brothers Melvin Hartgers and Lewis Hartgers.
