Harold R Post, 87, was born on the family farm southwest of Syracuse, March 6, 1934, the son of Carl & Ella (Reimer) Post, the youngest of four children. He peacefully passed away surrounded by family on December 15, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse.
He was baptized (April 1, 1934), confirmed (March 21, 1948) and married at Luther Memorial church (June 4, 1957) He remained a faithful member serving on church council and various committees.
He graduated from Syracuse High in 1951 and served in the Armed Services 1955-1956.
Harold married Bonnie Keller on June 4, 1957 and was blessed with 4 children – Stan, Vickie, Rod & Chris.
He owned and operated Post Hardware & Floor Covering for 39 ½ years, until it was destroyed by fire. He later worked for Do It Best. Harold was known as a helper and fixer. He served the community by serving on the School Board 21 years and receiving the Community Service Award. In 1983 he and his brother Don received the Outstanding Business Award for Post Bros. Floor Service and Hardware. He also served on the Chamber of Commerce, Library Board, assisted with Boy Scouts and was a member of the American Legion.
In 2003, Harold and Bonnie were crowned Germanfest King & Queen.
Harold and Bonnie loved traveling-seeing all 50 states, most of Canada and Mexico plus 7 foreign countries. They also enjoyed some of the winter months in Texas and Arizona.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he was very proud of all of them, leaving the families with many years of treasured memories.
He is survived by wife: Bonnie, daughter: Vickie (Doug) Keiser of Gothenburg, sons: Rod (Christy) Post of Ashland, Chris (Robin) Post of Eagle, and daughter-in-law Linda Post of Syracuse.
Grandchildren: Tiffany (Bill) Svoboda of Callaway, Jason (Alisa) Keiser of Cozad, Aaron, Austin, April Post, of Omaha, Josh and Mackenzie Post of Lincoln, Noah Post of Eagle, Ryan (Ann) Post and Adam (Emily) Post of Lincoln, and Eric (Sarah) Post of Crete. Eight great-grandchildren Hank & Caroline Svoboda, Brayden Keiser, Audrey, Ethan, & Jackson Post, Elliott & Kaycee Post. Sister-in-law Delores Post, Syracuse as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Welcoming Harold to Heaven: son, Stan Post; parents, Carl & Ella Post; in-laws August & Viola Keller; sisters, Arva Ekhoff & Berdine Heine, and brother, Don Post.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Fusselman Funeral Home and at Luther Memorial Church in Syracuse from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm with the family present.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 19th at 2 p.m. at Luther Memorial Church in Syracuse. It will be livestreamed on Luther Memorial Church, NE YouTube page.
Private burial services will be held at a later date.
Memorials in Harold’s honor may be directed to Luther Memorial Church or family’s choice.
Arrangements were by Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com
