Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Harold Francis Anstett

( June 27, 1921 - November 10, 2011 )

Harold Francis Anstett, 90, of Kentland, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus of West Lafayette. He was born June 27, 1921 in Earl Park to the late Hugh Paul and Mary Catherine (Holscher) Anstett. He attended grade school in Dunnington, and attended high school in Freeland Park, as well as Earl Park, where he graduated from Earl Park High School in 1939. He then attended Gallagher School of Business where he received his Associates Degree. His marriage was to Mary Katherine Sego on June 18, 1960. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2011. Harold entered the United States Army on August 12, 1941, during World War II, where he attained the rank of Sergeant. He worked with the 5207 Engineer Group and was honorably discharged on October 9, 1945. After his time in the service, he worked as an accountant with Edwin J. Funk & Sons from 1948 to 1958. He then went on to work as a Field Examiner with the Indiana State Board of Accounts for 29 years, and after his time with the State Board, he worked as an Administrative Assistant for Newton County Sheriff's Department from 1987 until 1999, when he retired. Harold was very active at St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Kentland, where he served as Lector, Server, Eucharistic Minister, Usher and was the past President of Parish Council. He also served as the Secretary and Treasurer of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Association from 1968 to 1999. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters and the American Legion, Kentland Post 23. Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth A. Anstett of Indianapolis and Barbara J. Marks of Lafayette, four grandchildren, Lauren and Jarred Marks and Jannai and Bryan Smith, and four great-grandchildren; Braydon, Nevaysia, Jaeyla and Terrance Marks. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, Eugene, Raymond and Everett Anstett, and one sister, Mary Margaret Anstett. Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (CST) Monday, November 14, 2011 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. (CST) Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland with Father Robert Bernotas officiating. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Kentland. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Sacred Heart Catholic School, Bishop Chatard, or St. Theodore Guerrin.