Harold Geelhoed

Harold Roy Geelhoed, age 95, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He is now reunited with his wife of 64 years, Dena, his granddaughter Ashley Geelhoed, and many beloved family members and friends who preceded him in death.

Harold proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Seabee for four years. He later owned Harry’s Auto Sales on Division Avenue and went on to own and operate Geelhoed Brothers Excavating. He found deep joy in raising his family, remained a faithful 55-year member of Brookside Christian Reformed Church, and cherished quiet days spent boating and fishing.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Douglas Geelhoed, Ronald (Kimberly) Geelhoed, Thomas (Linda) Geelhoed, James (Melissa) Geelhoed, and Jerald Geelhoed; his grandchildren, Deanna Geelhoed, Austin (Maria) Geelhoed, Jessica Geelhoed, Emily (Steve) Eikenhout, Matthew Geelhoed, Cyndee (Greg) Van Der Heide, Sarah (Nick) Truax, Scott (Emily) Geelhoed, Connor Geelhoed, Evan Geelhoed, and Johanna Geelhoed; his great-grandchildren, Amma, Genevieve, Hazel, Avery, Bennett, Mabel, Kenley, Alexis, Rohnan, Levi, Liam, and Evelyn; his sisters, Marcene Vriesenga and Joan (Denny) Cool; his sisters-in-law, Betty Diemer, Shirley Diemer, and Linda Diemer; and many nieces and nephews.