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Harold Vial
HAROLD VIAL
Cedar Rapids
Harold E. Vial passed away peacefully Nov. 1, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital, with his family at his side following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Fritz Mellberg (Ret.) will officiate at the service. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; two sons, Kevin (Ruth) Vial of Cedar Rapids and Brian Vial of Alabama; a grandson, Jake Vial of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Harriet (Norm) Den Hartog of Ames; a brother, Lee (Mary Jo) Vial of Marshalltown; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Raymond and Ken Vial.
Harold was born Sept. 24, 1937, in Laurens, Iowa, the son of Gordon and Alpha (Myhr) Vial. He graduated from Havelock High School. On May 6, 1962, Harold and Carolyn George were united in marriage in Pomeroy, Iowa. Harold farmed on the family farm, then moved to Cedar Rapids in 1966 and worked 33 years for Goss Graphics as a machinist before retiring in 2000.
Harold was a member of Local 831 Machinists Union. He was a scout leader while his sons were brought up in the Boy Scouts of America, both earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
Some of his hobbies included ham radio, woodworking and woodcarving, outdoor cooking, camping and buckskinning. He was an avid Hawkeye fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandson Jake was the apple of his eye.
Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed dearly by those closest to him.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at St. Luke's Hospital and hospice for their compassion and special care given to the family during the past few weeks.
The family would like to request casual dress or buckskinning attire for Harold's service.
Please leave any condolences and messages at www.cedar
memorial.com.
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