Harold Kirk, age 89 of Prairie du Sac, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. He was born on a farm near Andrew, Iowa on December 24, 1920. Harold led a life of devotion to his family and Catholic faith. He served our country in the Navy during World War II. Harold and his wife operated the Coast to Coast hardware store in Sauk City for over 25 years after relocating from Monticello, Iowa. Previously he ran Westside Grocery in Maquoketa, Iowa. He shared 43 years with his wife Rita, with whom he had one son Franklin. He was Eucharistic minister at St. Aloysius parish for over 35 years and was a member of Lachmund-Cramer V.F.W. Post 7694, Optimist Club, and Knights of Columbus. During retirement he cherished visiting with his grandchildren and was able to watch each grow into young adulthood. During his free time he applied his distinct talent for craftsmanship to countless woodworking projects. Perhaps his most cherished, a miniature wagon collection, is displayed by the Sauk Prairie Historical Society. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and church dinners. His friendly and receptive demeanor will be missed.


Harold was preceded in death by his wife Rita, brother Joseph and parents Charles and Honor. He is survived by his son Franklin, daughter-in-law Maureen, sister Betty Voss, and grandchildren Jared, Holly, and Kevin Kirk.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sauk City, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2010 at HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, 251 Water St., Sauk City, and also from 9 - 9:45 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, where the Knights of Columbus will will lead the Rosary service at 9am.