Harold "Harry" A. Scheulen

Harold "Harry" A. Scheulen, age 92, of Rich Fountain, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at Westphalia Hills. Harry was born August 7, 1924, in Loose Creek, a son to the late Jacob and Anna (Schmitz) Scheulen. Harry attended Descher School near Loose Creek. On November 8, 1947, Harry was united in marriage to Marie Theresa Holtschneider in Rich Fountain. She survives of the home. Harry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, past member of the Knight of Columbus, and a member of American Legion Post #317 in Freeburg. Harry was a simple man. He enjoyed farming, hunting, playing cards especially preference and pinochle, and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife of 69 years, Harry is survived by: two sons, Gary Scheulen of Freeburg and Paul Scheulen and his wife Sue of Rich Fountain; four daughters, Kathleen "Kathy" Rudroff and her husband Ron of Jefferson City, Margaret "Maggie" Vieth and her husband Butch of Rich Fountain, Lisa Long of Paducah, Ky. and Carla Lehmen and her husband John of Rich Fountain; two sisters, Dorothy Fick of Linn and Irene DeFelice of Los Angeles, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by: six brothers, Andrew, John, Bill, Ray, Fred and Jacob "Jr" Scheulen; three sisters, Toots Redel, Betty Allen, and Leona Lansford; two grandchildren, Tonya Anna Vieth and Jon Paul Scheulen. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain with an American Legion Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. William Debo as the Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery with full Military Honors. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4277 Highway U, Rich Fountain, MO 65035. Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Mo. (897-2214) www.mortonchapel.com