Blessed be the Memory

Jan 15

Harold Henry Schreter

September 21, 1930 – January 15, 2026

Earlier this afternoon, our baptized brother in Christ, Harold Henry Schreter claimed his baptismal promise surrounded by family after a journey with diabetes and kidney failure. Harold had been hospitalized as of late and was in hospice care.

**Harold Henry Schreter, beloved child of God**

Harold was a native to South Dakota and along with the love of his life, Ann Louise, raised a family with four children, Suzette Bocock, Bryce Schreter, Nancy Mikre, and Tim Schreter. After serving in the US Army in Alaska, Harold returned to South Dakota in 1953 to farm until 2001, eventually moving to Colorado in 2011.

Harold had a beautiful singing voice, sang in the Chancel Choir, enjoyed good theology, and was involved with the church all his life. Over the years, Harold has had grandchildren and great-grandchildren baptized at LCHope.

Harold was commended to God’s safekeeping with the Commendation of the Dying Rite on Wednesday, January 14th, and PScott gathered with family at Harold’s death earlier today for prayers and remembrances. The Valley of Hope Spire will toll 95 times Friday morning announcing Harold’s death to the community.

Harold’s liturgy and burial will take place in South Dakota with final rest being alongside his bride, Ann Louise Schreter at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota.

We walk alongside the entire Schreter family with the words of the 23rd Psalm – even though we walk through the valley of death, we shall fear no evil, for God is with us, and God’s rod and staff, they comfort us.

Blessed be the Memory of Harold Henry Schreter.

“Rest eternal, grant him O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him.”

We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of our souls. Hebrews 4:19a