- Date Of Birth: June 11, 1944
- Date Of Death: October 27, 2017
- State: Iowa
Harry Lee Dearinger, 73, of Newton died on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
Harry Lee, the son of Martin and Lois (Laffoon) Dearinger, was born on June 11, 1944 in Newton. He was raised and grew up in Galesburg and graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1962. He was a 1963 graduate of AIB with a degree in Jr. Accounting.
On August 1, 1964, Harry was united in marriage with his childhood sweetheart, Judy M. Rozenberg in Killduff. Harry worked for Hawkeye Chevrolet, Joel Johnson Motor Car Co. and in his role prior to retirement he held the position of President of Meisner Electric.
Harry was a big supporter of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as well as many community activities. Harry truly loved and cherished his time with all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed coaching his daughters in softball as well as umpiring countless games.
Those left to honor Harry’s memory are his cherished wife, Judy of 53 years; two daughters, Jodi (Terry) McGee and Julie (Lance) Elmquist, both of Ankeny; grandchildren, Ryan (Debra) McGee, Kelsey (Steve) Bieghler, Haley Walsh, Paige and Riley Ahlrichs, Ryan Elmquist, Parker Walsh, and Logan Elmquist; his great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Audrey, Teryn, and Avery; his sister, Barb Antle of Altoona; sister-in-law, Donna Parish of Newton; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Willie Rozenberg and Ron Parish; and son-in-law, Steve Walsh.
