In Memory of Harold Higgins

Harold Higgins, age 72, of Sac City, Iowa, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
            Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Sac City, Iowa, with Pastor Tim Nappe officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Sac City.  The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday one hour prior to services.   
            Born on a farm north of Sac City, Iowa, Harold Harvey Higgins was the son of Bernard and Sylvia (Hawkins) Higgins.  He graduated from Sac Community Schools in 1958.
            On June 2, 1958, Harold was united in marriage to Karen Smith in Storm Lake, Iowa.  Three children, Julie, Hal, and Christopher, were born to this union.  Over the years, Harold was employed by Langes Dairy, Sac County REC, Noble Manufacturing, Breda Telephone Company, Kabeles Trading Post, and also operated several restaurants.
            He was a member of the First Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
            Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Karen; two children, Julie Bell and special friend Jerry Blum of Fulda, MN, and Christopher (Diane) Higgins of Spencer; six grandchildren, Danielle (Jason) Smith of Fulda, MN, William Cody (Rachel) Bell of Fulda, MN, Jaimie Bell and friend Curt of Oregon, Austin (Brittany) Higgins of Spencer, Perri Higgins of Spencer, and Hannah Higgins of Australia; and four great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are a brother, Robert (Shirley) Higgins; several sisters- and brothers-in-law; as well as nieces and nephews.
            He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Hal Michael Higgins; and two nieces.
            Harold will be missed by family and friends.