Harvey Richard Schauf

Harvey Richard Schauf, 86, of Mason City died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at I.O.O.F. Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm with a one hour prior visitation on Monday, August 31, 2015 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City. Pastor Jim Meyer will be officiating. Interment will follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Harvey was born on March 30, 1929 in Forest City, IA to Benjamin Schauf and Kathryn (Helm) Schauf. He was raised an only child and his family resided on the family farm in Kensett, IA. He attended grade school in Crystal Lake, IA and later graduated from Kensett High School in 1947. After graduation he worked on the family farm for four years until he enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 21. Harvey served during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Japan, Okinawa, and China. His job was working on airplane generators. When he was honorably discharged he had earned one stripe and was a 2nd Staff Sergeant. Harvey received a National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. After his service Harvey attended a trade school in Illinois to become an electrical repair man. He quit farming in 1966 and moved to Mason City. In 1970 Harvey met his wife Helen and they were united in marriage on March 30, 1974. The couple bought a house in Mason City. From 1967-1983 Harvey worked at Gibs Cook and later worked at Armors from 1983-1991. He was retired at age 62. In his free time Harvey enjoyed fishing and vegetable gardening. He had built a garage in 1989 and liked spending time doing things outside in the garage with his brother-in-law. They were very close and had similar hobbies. Harvey was an active person and liked talking with everyone. He had many friends and people he liked to visit with. Those left to cherish his memory include his granddaughter, Dawn (Doug) Barragy; great-grandchildren, Kayla (Tony) Mullenbach, Koby Barragy, and Krystl Barragy; great-great-grandchildren, Connor Michael Mullenbach and Caden Ray Mullenbach; niece, Kathy (John) Norman; nephews, Patrick (Hilary) Hinich and Michael Hinich; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Schauf; daughter, Cynthia Pettit; grandsons, David Michael and David Ray Pettit; granddaughter, Amber Nicole Richmond; and his parents, Benjamin and Kathryn Schauf. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676 www.Fullertonfh.com

Harvey Richard Schauf

March 30, 1929 - August 27, 2015

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