Harold J. Haskamp, 85, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Franciscan Health Center in Indianapolis.
Born, November 29, 1934 in Franklin County, Indiana, he was the son of Frank and Regina (Macke) Haskamp.
Harold lived in Greensburg for 61 years where he was a member and former usher of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was a former member of the Knights of St. John in Hamburg, and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Greensburg since 1958 where he served as the Financial Secretary for 25 years.
Harold graduated Batesville High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and was in the Signal Corp spending most of his time at Fort Hood, Texas. Upon returning from the army in March 1956, Harold worked for New Point Stone Company for 39 years as the office manager, retiring in 1996.
An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching all sports especially Indiana college and professional teams. He could always be counted on to know the most recent scores or news. As his kids grew, you could always count on him being in the stands cheering them on while they were playing. He also enjoyed vacations and trips with the family and playing with his grandchildren.
He was married to Deloris K. Kramer on May 2, 1959 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Indianapolis and she survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Ronald Haskamp, Avon; Gary (Amy) Haskamp, Zionsville; one daughter, Sharon (Tom) Bigliano, Cincinnati; two sisters, Lucille Wenning and Roselyn Senft both of Greensburg; five grandchildren, Lauren & Alexandria Haskamp; Matthew, Michael, & Nicholas Bigliano.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bruce Haskamp; brother, Robert Haskamp; sister, Marjorie Haunert.
While observing CDC and state guidelines for social distancing and required facial coverings, family and friends will gather at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg to pray the rosary. Visitation will follow until the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Meyer officiating.
Interment will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Greensburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gibault Home or St. Mary’s Building Fund in his name.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.popfuneralhome.com