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Funeral services for Harold Wolf age 96, of Java, SD will be 1:30 PM Saturday, June 16, 2018 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Selby with Fr. Tom Clement officiating. Interment will be in the Java Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Harold passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Fort Meade Veteran's Hospital.

Harold Arnold Wolf was born February 19, 1922, to Edward and Minnie (Spiry) Wolf at the farm rural Java, SD. Harold attended school in Java and graduated from Java High School in 1940. Harold helped his father on the farm until he entered the US Army in March 30, 1945. He was honorably discharged on October 7, 1945 to come home and help his father, who became ill, on the farm.

Harold married Rose Bichler on September 26, 1947 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Strasburg, ND. Harold and Rose lived and farmed on the home farm northwest of Java until retiring into Selby, SD, in 2004. Rose passed away on May 11, 2012. Harold was presently living in Holiday Hills Retirement in Rapid City, SD.

Harold was a lifelong farmer, he enjoyed watching his wheat, an avid fisherman and had an absolute love of music. He could often be heard singing in his room in the retirement center.

Glad to have shared Harold and Rose's life are one son, Leland Wolf of St. Paul, MN, two daughters, Deb (Jim) Vander Vorst of Westfield, ND, and Sheila Highland of Rapid City, SD, grandchildren, Shannon (Vaughn) Dosko, Krista Highland, Maria (Matt) Kemp, Holly (Brett) Nedens, Dustin (Nicole) Vander Vorst, and Colin (Danielle) Highland, eight great grandchildren and one on the way, one sister-in-law, Deloris Bichler.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rose, one granddaughter, Amy Wolf, sister, Alvina Haux, and brother-in-law, Otto Haux.