COLUMBIA CITY – Michael D. Harrold, 69, rural Columbia City, died unexpectedly at 3:22 a.m. Jan. 9, 2016, in the emergency room of the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 28, 1946, in Warsaw, to Merl E. and Lucille Stamper Harrold. On Sept. 28, 1982, he was united in marriage to Cathy Jean Beachboard Hannah, who survives. They moved to their home in rural Columbia City in June 2009 from New Holland, Pa. His formative years were spent in Akron. He attended Beaver Dam School and graduated from Akron High School. After high school, he lived in Fort Wayne, Akron, Rochester (where he operated a photography studio), Mentone and Warsaw before moving to Lancaster, Pa. From 1964 until 1968 he served in the United States Army Reserves. He was employed at R.R. Donnelley for 43 years, retiring in April 2008. He was a member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene in Fort Wayne and formerly New Holland Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Patriot Guard and Christian Motorcyclists Association. He inspired youth and in addition to working with the youth group in New Holland, he was the general manager at Bones Theater in Columbia City for the past several years. He also enjoyed photography, fishing, woodworking, music, drama and theater but especially spending time with his family. Also surviving are a son, Michael Gail (and spouse Julie) Harrold, Columbia City; four grandchildren: Melanie, Quentin, Ian and Danica Harrold; two daughters: Sarah Hannah, Metuche, N.J., and Catheran “Cat” Hannah, Los Angeles, Calif.; and a sister, Kathy (and spouse Steve) Tucker, Mentone. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will be at a later date. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to American Heart Association or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Condolences may be sent via www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
