Harold R. Tuxhorn Sr., 96, died September 15, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 31, 1928, in Imperial, NE, to Edward Herman and Emma Augusta (Belau) Tuxhorn.
Harold graduated from Byers High School, Colorado, in 1947. He later attended Mesa College. Harold worked for Excel Energy in Colorado as a gas engineer, helping plot pipeline through the mountains. He enjoyed flipping houses, fishing, hunting, and was an avid reader of his Bible. Harold was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Grand Junction, CO.
On November 1, 1947, he married Iris Jean Robbins, in Byers, CO. They shared over 72 years of marriage prior to her death on April 23, 2020.
Harold is survived by: children; Linda (John) Chansler, Edward (Pam) Tuxhorn, both of Hutchinson, Harold (Charlotte) Tuxhorn Jr. of Leadville, CO, and Susan (Clay) Hauser) of Grand Junction, CO; brothers Ervin Tuxhorn of Byers, CO, and Charles Tuxhorn of Virginia; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; many great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Iris; daughter Yvonne Tuxhorn; son, Steve Tuxhorn; and two great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Christian Worship Hour, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.