Harold E. Elliott, 85, of rural Hiawatha, died Saturday evening, August 12, 2017, at Hiawatha Community Hospital. 

Harold was born southwest of Hiawatha February 4, 1932, the son of Herbert O. and Bernice (Loose) Elliott.  Early in childhood, he moved east of Hiawatha to the farm where he lived and farmed with family, spanning four generations, for 75 years prior to living the last 5 years at the Pines South of Hiawatha.

Harold attended the Prairie Springs School and then graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1950.  On December 27th, 1959, he married Norma (Stuermer) Elliott. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2011.

Harold enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard, 154th Field Artillery, after high school attaining the rank of Master Sergeant prior to his discharge.

A life-long member of Bethany United Church of Christ, Hiawatha, he served the church in many ways including several terms on the Consistory.  Harold also served terms on the boards of the Brown County Coop (Ag Partners), Hiawatha Community Hospital, Brown County Soil Conservation District, and he was past-president of Prairie Springs Farms, Inc. and Elliott Farms, Inc. He was a past member of the Hiawatha Lions Club. 

Survivors include: a son, Howard and Lori Elliott, a daughter, Jean Ann and Ray Brintnall of Hiawatha, five grandchildren: Mathew (Amy) Elliott, Teresa (Levi) Manche, Sara Elliott, Jay (Jessica) Brintnall, and Jessie Brintnall; four great- grandchildren: Caleb, Eric, Annie Manche, Clara Elliott; and a sister, Charlene (James) Hogan.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, after 12 noon Tuesday.  The family will meet with friends that evening from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.

A Celebration of Harold's life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, at Bethany United Church of Christ in Hiawatha.  Pastor Shane Spangler will officiate.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bethany United Church of Christ Memorial Fund or Hiawatha Community Hospital Foundation, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

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