Harold Lee Mick

Harold Lee Mick left our world, but not our hearts on February 21, 2012. He was 81 years old. The great love Harold had for others, and they for him was evident in the many visitors and notes sent from family and friends to support Harold and each other in his final months. Harold was born September 25, 1930 to the late Fred Lyman and Sylvia Olson Mick. Harold married Gloria Barnhill Mick September 23, 1950 in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; sons Doyle (Tina) and Dave (Lois); and brother B.E. (Pat-deceased). He was a proud grandfather to Jenni (Eric) Bishop, Sara (Jimmie) Summers, Adam (Jill) Mick, Lindsey Mick, Neal (Molly), Mick, Curt Mick, Nate (Kerri) Fosenburg and Kara (Matt) Case. Harold was a great-grandfather to Rebecca Summers, Jesse Bishop, Austin Summers, Jacob Bishop, Elijah Bishop, Henry Fosenburg, Caden Case, Mia Case, Katie Fosenburg, Fletcher Mick and Brynlee Mick. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Wayne (Esther) and Raymond (Mary) and two brothers who died in infancy; and daughter Adriana Loaiza, foreign exchange student. Harold graduated from Bussey High School in 1948; He attended the University of Iowa for 2 years before entering the United States Marine Corps on December 10, 1951. Harold was proud to be a United States Marine. He served during the Korean War at Cherry Point, North Carolina. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Harold and Gloria returned home to Albia in 1955, where they built and operated Mick's Drive In restaurant. In 1960, Mick's Furniture and Appliance was established in Albia. During the 51 years at Mick's Furniture and Appliance he was a Whirlpool dealer. Harold spent his career building relationships with the community and customers. Harold's passions and interests were helping others and giving back. Harold valued the friendships he made and was thankful he could help others. Harold was proud and supportive of his family. The community and education were important to Harold and Gloria. They both are supporters of the Albia Community Schools. Both helped encourage Albia graduates to pursue their education with the Harold and Gloria Mick Scholarship. This tradition will continue. Harold served as Board President with Area Education Agency since its origin in 1974. For 37 years, Harold was honored to be the only active President. Harold considered the AEA his second family. He was committed to improving education. He believed strongly in the quality and equity of education for all learners. Along with his wife Gloria, Harold received much recognition for service in the community. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2012 in the Albia Community High School Gymnasium at 503 B Avenue East in Albia; with Rev. Neil Montz and John Van Weelden co-officiating. Burial with military rites provided by Howard Cessna Post #136 of Albia will be in Oak View Cemetery in Albia. Visitation will be held from 11 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012 in the Family Life Center at 1115 A Avenue East in Albia, with family present from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial to support Monroe County Youth Activities and Organizations, which may be sent to Tharp-Winfield Funeral Home; 116 Benton Avenue West; Albia, Iowa 52531.

Harold Lee Mick

September 25, 1930 - February 21, 2012