Harold Hallberg, M.D.

HAROLD HALLBERG

Oelwein

Harold Clay Hallberg, M.D., 92, of Oelwein, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Oelwein Care Center. Visitation will be Friday, March 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Geilenfeld Funeral Home in Oelwein. Services will be Saturday, March 4, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, Oelwein, with the Rev. Connie Markle officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to go toward some of "Doc's" favorite Oelwein charities.

For condolences, please visit www.geilenfeldfh.com.

Harold (also known as "Hod" or "Doc") was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Clay and Matha (Schlumbohm) Hallberg. He attended and graduated from the Oelwein School District and attended undergrad and medical school at the University of Iowa. In 1952, Harold was united in marriage to Joan Marple in Sioux City, Iowa. "Doc" practiced family medicine in his hometown of Oelwein for 47 years.

Harold is survived by his four children, Christopher Hallberg of Oelwein, Clay Hallberg of Oelwein, Charles (Diana) Hallberg of Hiawatha and Heidi Hallberg (Chaun) DeJong of Marion; his German "son," Eckart (Andrea) Wirthwein Dautenheimer; 14 grandchildren (including stepgrandchildren and AFS grandkids), Nicole Hallberg, Amanda Hallberg, Matt Hallberg, Amy (Jesus) Gonzalez, Cory (Miranda) Hallberg, Brian Hallberg, Tom (Kelly) Hallberg, Emily DeJong, Connor DeJong, Maddie DeJong, Casey (Beth) Kingdon, Chantel Keller, Lukas Dautenheimer and Lena Dautenheimer; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ed and Trudie Bigelow; and many cherished nieces, nephews and their children.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Joan Marple Hallberg; his sister, Betty Davis, and her husband, Jamie; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Charles Marple.