Harold R. Grindey, age 78, of Orangeville, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Manor Court Nursing Home in Freeport, IL. He was born on March 12, 1938 in Freeport, IL; the son of Raymond and Nellie (Abraham) Grindey. He graduated from Orangeville High School in 1956 and was active in the FFA.
Harold and Jeanette Leitzinger were married on August 26, 1967 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Shullsburg.
Harold along with his wife Jeanette, dairy farmed in the Orangeville area, he also worked for Lugano Cheese Company and drove milk truck.
He enjoyed field work, going to toy tractor shows, driving his antique Oliver Row Crop 77 in parades and on tractor drives. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in their hobbies and sports; especially watching them exhibit at cattle shows.
He was a member of the Orangeville United Methodist Church, serving as trustee, Orangeville FFA Alumni, National Guard, and a member of the Stephenson County Farm Bureau.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette of Orangeville, daughters, Lisa (Curt) Oellerich of Lena, Susan Grindey (Richard Barry) of Juda, Kristi (Brian) Dinderman of Orangeville, grandchildren, Jordon Oellerich, Alaina, Amery and Aidan Dinderman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, John and Alberta Leitzinger, and infant son, Allan.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Orangeville United Methodist Church, 111 S. East Street, Orangeville, IL; with Pastor Jim Ketzel officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, WI.
Visitation will be Monday, May 2nd, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Orangeville United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers , memorial's may be made in Harold's memory.
Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home is serving the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.
Harold and Jeanette Leitzinger were married on August 26, 1967 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Shullsburg.
Harold along with his wife Jeanette, dairy farmed in the Orangeville area, he also worked for Lugano Cheese Company and drove milk truck.
He enjoyed field work, going to toy tractor shows, driving his antique Oliver Row Crop 77 in parades and on tractor drives. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in their hobbies and sports; especially watching them exhibit at cattle shows.
He was a member of the Orangeville United Methodist Church, serving as trustee, Orangeville FFA Alumni, National Guard, and a member of the Stephenson County Farm Bureau.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette of Orangeville, daughters, Lisa (Curt) Oellerich of Lena, Susan Grindey (Richard Barry) of Juda, Kristi (Brian) Dinderman of Orangeville, grandchildren, Jordon Oellerich, Alaina, Amery and Aidan Dinderman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, John and Alberta Leitzinger, and infant son, Allan.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Orangeville United Methodist Church, 111 S. East Street, Orangeville, IL; with Pastor Jim Ketzel officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, WI.
Visitation will be Monday, May 2nd, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Orangeville United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers , memorial's may be made in Harold's memory.
Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home is serving the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.