Harold John Gless

Harold John Gless, age 94, of Caledonia, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clare and Nora; wife, Phyllis Jane Gless; brothers and sisters-in-law, Emmett and Bette Gless, Gerald and Marjorie Gless, Richard and Phyllis Gless; sister, Mary Claire Gless; special niece, Kathy Jackson. He is survived by his son, James and fiancée Kristen Lazarski; grandchildren, Sarah and Josh Donker, Nathan and Amy Gless, Mary and Steve Kaiser; mother of his grandchildren, Lynn Gless; great grandchildren, Hayden and Emmett Donker, Delanie, Anna, Gavin Gless, Tyler, Lilly, and Dillon Kaiser; sisters-in-law, Cecilia Patterson, Ruth Debrie; special friend, Barbara Scott; many wonderful nieces and nephews. Harold was a life-long resident of Caledonia and very active in his community. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired as President of State Bank of Caledonia after 46 years of employment. Harold was a founding member of St. Mary Magdalene Parish as well as Holy Family Parish, Charter Member of Caledonia American Legion Post 305, and a member of Caledonia Lions Club. He looked forward to his Tuesday afternoon get-togethers with a few of his good friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Monday, June 14 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia, with Rev. Phil Shangraw officiating. Burial St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, June 13 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St. SE, Caledonia with a prayer service at 7 pm. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church or the American Legion Post 305.