Harold V. Bibler

Harold V. Bibler, age 87, of Alta, Iowa died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his home in rural Alta. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Summit Evangelical Free Church in Alta. Burial will follow in the Elk Township Cemetery with full military rites by the Alta VFW Post #6172. Visitation will take place Friday, January 13, 2017 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Harold Vernon Bibler was born April 10, 1929 in rural Cherokee, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Bessie (Mason) Bibler. He attended country school in O’Brien County, Iowa and later graduated from Linn Grove High School in 1948. In January of 1952, Harold joined the United States Army. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1953. On August 12, 1956, Harold was united in marriage to Irene Guthridge at the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Linn Grove. Together, they were blessed with five children: Dan, Kris, Rick, Cindy, and Becky. Farming was a life-long passion of Harold’s. He devoted countless hours to the land and livestock. In return, he instilled a hard work ethic in his children and grandchildren. Harold was a member of the Alta VFW Post #6172 and the Sioux Rapids American Legion Post #394 He also was a member of the BV Cattleman’s, BV Pork Producers, and the Farm Bureau. A highlight of his later years included a trip on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Harold loved seeing all of the memorials and landmarks. Harold enjoyed bowling, playing cards, telling jokes, and listening to country music. Most of all, family was very important to Harold. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was always there to support them at events. Harold will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Irene Bibler of Alta, Iowa; children: Dan Bibler of Alta, Iowa; Kris (Tony) Origer of Fairmont, Minnesota; Rick (Yumi) Bibler of Alta, Iowa; Cindy (Brian) Glienke of Aurelia, Iowa; Becky (Dean) Hoffman of Ankeny, Iowa; grandchildren: Kaylynn (Lee) Steinkamp of Fairmont, Minnesota; Tonya (Chad) Carlson of Fairmont, Minnesota; Mark Origer of Mankato, Minnesota; Jake Bibler of Alta, Iowa; Jessy (Travis) Smith of Storm Lake, Iowa; Jackson Mills of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Jesse Boehmer of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Niki (Ben) Carstens of Bagley, Iowa; Adam (Amy) Glienke of Washta, Iowa; Stacie Glienke of West Des Moines, Iowa; Alicia (Brendan Leiran) Hoffman of Bettendorf, Iowa; Michael Hoffman of Iowa City, Iowa; great grandchildren, Luther Steinkamp and Cahpri Carlson; brother, Norm (Lois) Bibler of Waverly, Iowa; sister-in-law, Jeannine (Wayne) Hansen of Peterson, Iowa; extended family and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald Bibler; niece, Joann Sparks; and nephew, Allen Bibler.

Harold V. Bibler

April 10, 1929 - January 8, 2017