August 1, 1939 – January 9, 2025
Harold William Keiser, 85 of North Star, Ohio, passed away on Thursday January 9, 2025, at Versailles Rehab and Healthcare Center Versailles, Ohio. Harold was born August 1, 1939, the son of the late John and Hilda (Wehrkamp) Keiser. He married Arlene Brown on January 28, 1961, at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, Ohio.
Harold retired from New Idea in Coldwater, Ohio. He was a lifelong member of St. Louis Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, and the North Star American Legion; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trap shooting.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, sisters and their spouses, Wilma and Tom Stammen, Paul and Norma Lee Keiser, Lester Keiser, Louis Keiser, William Apple, and John Kaiser.
Harold is survived by his wife, Arlene (Brown) Keiser of North Star, his daughter, Cynthia Keiser and Janet Kunkel of Santa Fe, New Mexico; his son and daughter in law, Kurt and Nicole Keiser of North Star; his grandchildren, Eli, Brooke, William “Will”, and Jesse Brown “J.B.” Keiser; his sisters, Norma Jean Kaiser, and Sharon Apple; his brother and sister in law, Marvin and Wanda Keiser; his brother in law, Larry Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday January 16, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Louis Catholic Church, 15 E. Star Road, North Star, Ohio with Rev. Fr. James Reutter Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Louis Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio and from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM on Thursday at the church. Veterans’ graveside services will be conducted by the North Star Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be given to the North Star Fire Department or Osgood Rescue.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Keiser family.