Howard William Harkin

Howard W. Harkin, 93, of Arlington, Iowa, died Monday evening, September 26, 2022, at MercyOne Oelwein Senior Care in Oelwein, Iowa

There will be a private graveside service at Taylorsville Cemetery in Arlington, Iowa with Rev. Margaret Yackel-Juleen officiating.

Cards may be sent to 714 4th Avenue NE, Oelwein, Iowa 50662.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Arlington is assisting the family.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Howard William Harkin was born September 19, 1929, on the family farm at rural Arlington, Iowa, the son of Lloyd & Sylvia (Kerres) Harkin. He attended country school and graduated from Arlington High School in the class of 1947. Howard was united in marriage to Virginia Mae Hoffman on December 11, 1949, at St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington. Howard farmed his entire life on the Harkin family farm at rural Arlington. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Howard is survived by his Son: Max Harkin of Arlington; Daughter: Jan Boleyn of Oelwein; 4 Grandchildren: Angie (Tim) Wright of Oelwein, Kyle Boleyn of Fort Dodge, Adam (Nancy) Harkin of Arlington and Jon (Anna) Harkin of Monroe; 9 Great Grandchildren: Rachel and Nicole Wright, Bethany Boleyn and Brittany (Abraham) Close, Alex, Andrew and Jacob Harkin and Rylee Harkin and Findly Harkin & 1 Great Great Grandson: Remington Mann.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; wife on August 15, 2002; 2 brothers: Charles and Dean and a sister: Evelyn Knickerbocker.