CHARLES GERD HARRIS
December 13, 2015
Messenger News

DAKOTA CITY - Service 2 P.M. Wed. at Zion Lutheran, Humboldt. Visitation Tues. 4-7 P.M. at Mason-Lindhart, Humboldt. He's remembered by his children, Becky, Darrick, Cindy, 3 grandchildren, and his former wife Donella. He joins his parents Lloyd and Helen (Rosendahl) Harris in Heaven. Memorials to family's discretion. Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home.
(From the Fort Dodge Messenger.)

CHARLES GERD HARRIS
DAKOTA CITY – Charles Gerd Harris, 63, was called Home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, December 11, 2015, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt at 2 P.M. Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 4 to 7 P.M. at Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt. Private burial for family was on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in Marble Valley Cemetery, at Gilmore City.
Charles Gerd Harris, the son of Lloyd Charles and Helen Marie (Rosendahl) Harris, was born on October 3, 1952 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was Baptized into the Christian Faith on Nov. 3, 1952 at First Lutheran Church in Gilmore City, by Rev. Steege. His grandparents, Gerd and Ecke (Janssen) Rosendahl served as sponsors. He was the first grandson to be named after his Grandpa Rosendahl. He Confirmed his Faith on May 25, 1969 at Our Saviour's Lutheran in Humboldt, by Rev. Paul Otto. Chuck, as he was known to his family was raised and educated in Dakota City; graduating from Humboldt High School in 1972. During high school he worked for the Bee Barn in Dakota City. He later worked as a Welder, and for a time served as Town Marshal for the town of Thor. Charles was united in Holy Matrimony with Donella Ann Hacker on Dec. 6, 1975 at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt; three children Blessed this union: Rebecca, Darrick, and Cynthia. They made their home in Dakota City. In his youth he was active in Boy Scouts and FFA. He enjoyed animals, camping, horses, motorcycles, trains, fishing, westerns, and anything outdoors. He was as equally gifted indoors from cooking and sewing, to carpentry. He enjoyed his family, spending time with them, and family reunions. He especially treasured and adored his grandchildren. He also appreciated the constant companionship of his dog, Jewel.
Charles is Lovingly Remembered by his children: Becky Harris-Peterson of Dakota City; Darrick Harris of Dakota City; and Cindy Harris-Miller of Bode. His grandchildren: Heather, Jacob, and Aubri. His former wife and friend: Donella Hacker of Dakota City; his beloved and faithful four legged companion, Jewel; his aunts, Jean Rosendahl of Wenatchee, Wash., and Earlene Rosendahl of Oregon City, OR; his great aunt, Viola "Vi" Harris of Fort Dodge, IA; and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends. Charles joins in Heaven his parents, Lloyd and Helen; his grandparents, and many other Loved Ones.
He was a member of the German Lutheran Church. He was a former member of First Lutheran Church in Gilmore City, and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Humboldt. "No Guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny, No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from his hand; Till He returns or calls me Home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand." "Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on, When we shall be forever with the Lord. When disappointment, grief and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last." Memorials to the discretion of the family. (From Humboldt Independent Paper.)

"My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace."

"Let my near and dear ones be
Always near and dear to me.
Oh, bring me and all I love
To Thy happy "Home" above."

IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
Charles Gerd Harris
BORN:
October 3, 1952
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge, Iowa
HOME TO HEAVEN:
December 11, 2015
Fort Dodge, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE:
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 2 P.M.
Zion Lutheran Church
Humboldt, Iowa
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS:
"In The Garden" – "Rock of Ages" – "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
"The Old Rugged Cross" – "God Be With You, Till We Meet Again"
ORGANIST: Joyce Thompson
PALLBEARERS:
Darrick Harris – Becky Harris Peterson – Cindy Harris Miller
William Belt – Bob Peterson – Allen Beeson – Chuck Miller
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
His Children. Grandchildren: Heather, Jacob, and Aubri. &
Norman Beeson
INTERMENT:
"Jesus Loves Me"
Marble Valley Cemetery
Gilmore City, Iowa
(Private burial for family was held 11 A.M. this morning.)
Following the Funeral service, Charles' family will greet friends
and relatives for a light lunch in the fellowship of the church.

MASON-LINDHART FUNERAL HOME

"To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me.
You must not grieve for a soul set free,
Be grateful we shared all these years;
I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness;
I thank you for the love each of you have shown;
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
But know that I am now with the Lord I trust;

I am there in the memories encased within your heart;
I won't be far, for life goes on
When you need me, call, and I will come;
Though you can't see or touch me, "I'll be near,"
Never too far to comfort your hurt or a tear
If you listen to your heart…my whispers you will hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.
And at last… When you join me in Heaven,
I'll greet you with a smile and hug, and whisper…"Welcome Home."
(Unknown)

"Death parts us Not!"

"What is the world to me!
My Jesus is my Treasure,
My Life, my Health, my Wealth,
My Friend, my Love, my Pleasure,
My Joy, my Crown, my All,
My Bliss eternally.
Once more, then, I declare:
What is the world to me!"