Harold W. Pundt, 86, formerly of Donnellson, passed away at 6:09 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at his home in Keokuk, Iowa.
Born October 27, 1935 in Cantril, Iowa, the son of Fred and Nellie (Witt) Pundt. On September 20, 1959 he married Freda Carruthers. They later divorced. On March 18, 1989, at Argyle Presbyterian Church he married Carolyn Hawes Fuger.
Survivors include his wife: Carolyn, son: Harlan (Lori) Pundt of Donnellson, Iowa; daughter: Denise (Aaron) Nichols of Donnellson, Iowa; daughter in-law: Kris Pundt of Aledo, Illinois; grandchildren: Joshua (Heather) Pundt, Jeremy (Beth) Pundt, Nicholas (Sydney) Pundt, Justin Pundt, Jessica (Justin) Fuller, Emily Roberts, Sara Roberts and Ryan Roberts. Carolyn’s children: John (Michelle) Fuger, Matt (Heather) Fuger; foster children: Tracy Krogmeier, Robin Ashton, David Keefe. Together they have nineteen grandchildren and thirty-seven great grandchildren. Also surviving two sisters: Donna Herzog of Kettering, Ohio and Norma Pundt of Fort Madison, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Forrest Pundt; son: Myron Pundt, daughter at birth and foster daughter in-law Amy Keefe.
Harold served in the United States Army in 1958 through 1960. He owned and operated Pundt Trucking Company and retired from Wal-Mart Transportation. After retiring he mowed lawns in the Donnellson area. He was a member of Emmanuel Methodist Church in Keokuk and Green Acres Country Club. He served on Donnellson Fire and Rescue and was active with the Donnellson Jaycees. Harold enjoyed playing cards, bowling, golfing, jigsaw puzzles, and playing games on his tablet. He thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren, great grandchildren, coffee club and attending grandson Jeremy’s races.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at Argyle Presbyterian Church in Argyle, where the family will be receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Argyle Presbyterian Church with Pastor David Barrett officiating.
Burial will be held at Argyle Memorial Gardens in Argyle, Iowa.
A memorial has been established in his memory to Argyle Memorial Gardens or Emmanuel Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.