Obit of Wrede, Harold Robert Edward - Payne County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Gene Phillips  <okarchives@comcast.net>    18 Nov 2007
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Wrede, Harold Robert Edward

Harold Robert Edward Wrede was born in Cushing, Oklahoma on November 
23, 1920. He was the third of three children. His father, the Rev. 
Henry R. Wrede, who began his ministry in Oklahoma before it was a 
state, served as pastor in several towns in Iowa and Minnesota. He 
met his future wife, Ruth, also a pastor's child at a mission 
festival. They were married June 15, 1941 and lived in several states 
while Harold served in the U.S. Army from which he was honorably 
discharged in 1946. They built their first house in Fairmont, 
Minnesota and moved to California in 1951, settling in Ontario in 
1954. Harold began his work life briefly as a beautician, and soon 
decided he was better suited to a plumbing career, working for his 
brother Enos in Fairmont. He continued in plumbing throughout his 
work life in California. His employers liked having him on the job 
because of his honesty, integrity and excellent work quality. He was 
an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ontario and especially 
enjoyed singing bass in the choir. He frequently volunteered his 
expertise in building maintenance and improvement. Upon retirement, 
he continued part time work on the Redeemer maintenance staff. He was 
a good neighbor, offering free plumbing advice and services to many 
in his neighborhood along Princeton Street in Ontario. He watched out 
for elderly residents, fed pets for vacationers and did many other 
acts of kindness. Harold went to be with his Savior at 9:30 a.m. on 
Friday, November 3, 2006. He was a beloved husband, father, 
grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by a daughter, 
Karen and son-in-law, Hal Whelply of Irvine. His wife, Ruth, and son, 
Herb preceded him in death. Grandchildren include Cami Hoffman, of 
Shadow Hills; Derek Whelply, Irvine; and Krista Harris, Irvine. Mark 
Hoffman, Natsuko Whelply and Gary Harris became grandchildren by 
marriage. Harold was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Eliana and 
Matthew Harris and several nieces and nephews. Other family members 
include Ruth's siblings: Tussy Bangert, Santa Maria; Sally Richards, 
Claremont; Lois Werner, Avila Beach; Theodore Kabelitz, Arkansas; and 
the Rev. Norbert Kabelitz, Florida. A memorial service will be held 
on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, 920 West Sixth Street, Ontario, California 91762. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Redeemer Lutheran 
Church in Harold's name. Draper Mortuary of Ontario is handling 
arrangements.

Published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on 11/9/2006.
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