Harold G. Lauenstein

February 7, 1928 - December 31, 2013

Harold Gene Lauenstein was born to Edward C. Lauenstein and Alma E. Lentfer Lauenstein on February 7, 1928, at Geneva, Nebraska and passed away December 31, 2013, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 85 years10 months and 24 days. He was on of 5 children in the family. Harold was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Grafton. He attended District #48 graduating from the eighth grade in 1942. Hen then helped on the farm and worked out until his induction in the Army in 1951, serving in Korea. After his discharge in 1953, he attended Milford Trade School. Harold worked in Geneva for a short time then moved to Columbus where he worked for Bahlen Manufacturing until his retirement. Failing eyesight brought him back to Geneva in 2002. In 2012 he moved to Heritage Crossings. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Alma Lauenstein and brothers Clarence and Donald. He is survived by his brother Bob and wife Caroline of Geneva, sister Elaine Schmidt of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Harold will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2014 at the Geneva Public Cemetery. Viewing will be at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva one hour before the committal service. Memorials are directed to the Grace Lutheran Church.