Harold Edgar Towsley's Obituary
Harold E. Towsley, 94, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Raymond and Blanch (Slater) Towsley. A graduate of North Side High School he was an excellent gymnast and cheerleader. He went on to serve his country in the US Army and was a paratrooper during World War II. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. An inventor and mechanical engineer, he retired from Magnavox after 17 years. He was also a member and Past Master of New Haven Masonic Lodge 740. An avid outdoorsman, Harold enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time at his parent’s cottage that he built for them on Golden Lake in Ashley, Indiana. He also enjoyed reading, carpentry and was known for his great sense of humor. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Linda (Durre) Towsley; children, Steven Towsley, Bruce (Renee) Towsley and Dr. Amy Gilbert all of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Kurt, Andrew (Darcy), Ashley (Colin), Allison, Julia, David (Stacy) and John (Bethany); great grandchildren, Rebekah, J.J., Isaac, Cooper, Braydon; Logan (Kali), Mason, Simon, Camryn, Jorja, and Harrison. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Ron Gilbert; and siblings, William (Patsy) Towsley and Grace (Adam) Spieth. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 Stellhorn Rd, Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Tim Graham officiating. Visitation is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with Masonic service at 6 p.m. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne with military honors. Preferred memorials are to Messiah Lutheran Church, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, or the Alzheimer’s Association. To share online condolences, go to www.harperfuneralhome.com
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