Harold Dale Learned, 66, of North Manchester, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at 9:07 a.m. at his residence in North Manchester, IN.
Harold was born on December 13, 1949, in Anderson, IN, to William and Bonnie (Brown) Learned. His parents preceded him in death. Harold married Elizabeth (Liz) Teusch on May 22, 2004, in North Manchester, IN. Liz survives and resides in North Manchester, IN.
Harold served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Jail Commander for the Wabash County Sheriff Department. He retired from Martin Yale in Wabash. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Huntington, IN, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1014, and a member of American Legion in Wabash.
Along with his wife he is survived by one son still living at home, Michael Joseph Learned. He is also survived by five adult sons: Brandon Dickmeyer, Fort Wayne; Josh Dickmeyer, Hogland, IN; Dale McCord, Peru, IN; Les Learned, Silver Lake, IN; and Johnny Learned, North Manchester, IN. One daughter: Wendy Kelly, Twin Lakes, IN. He is also survived by five brothers: Robert Learned, Noel Learned, Michael Learned, Larry Learned, and Troy Learned; three sisters: Christen Shrock, Anita Learned, and Tracy Leech. He is also survived by several grandchildren.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one infant sister.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St. Huntington, IN.
Additional calling hours will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN, 46750, with Father Ron Rieder OFM Cap presiding.
Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington, IN.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to any of the following organizations: Visiting Nurse and Hospice or SS Peter and Paul Church in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750.