Harold G. Stuckwisch, 80, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at
Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Harold was born on July 2, 1943, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Russell H. and Vera G. (Wallet)
Stuckwisch. On July 13, 1969, he was united in marriage to Betty Sherrill at Trinity United
Methodist Church in Warsaw, Illinois.
Harold began his working career at the age of eighteen at Keokuk Steel Castings, leaving in
1970. He then went on to work for J.R. McMahan in construction for many years before
branching out on his own as a self-employed carpenter until retirement. Harold was an active
member of the community. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the
president of the Warsaw Jaycees, and served on the Hancock County Board and the Warsaw
Park Board. He was also instrumental in installing the basketball court in Warsaw and was quick
to volunteer wherever needed, often using his booming voice to announce basketball games.
Harold was always generous with his time and many talents. Over the course of his golfing
career, Harold made three hole-in-ones. He was a gifted drummer and singer in his band
“County Roads”, recording four songs in Nashville. Despite his tough exterior, Harold will be
remembered by those who really knew him as proud, compassionate, and kind-hearted. There
were no strangers with Harold; he was the definition of a people-person.
Harold is survived by his wife Betty of Warsaw; his son Kevin (Barbara) Stuckwisch of
Noblesville, Indiana; his brother Donald L. Stuckwisch of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his sister-in-law
Heidi Wilson of Hamilton; his brother-in-law Larry Rings of Colchester; two grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law Robert and Maxine Symmonds,
his sister Mary Jane Rings, and two sisters-in-law: Bonnie Munson and Barb Ross.
A celebration of Harold’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.