Harold Louis Stier

Harold L. Stier, 87, was born on June 18, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, and passed away on December 28, 2022 in Springfield, Illinois. Harold was the son of Louie C. and Hermina H. (Winkelmann) Stier. As a young boy, he worked on the family farm with his father and uncles, as well as helping out with the neighboring farms. During his years at Athens High School, he was a member of FFA, High School Band, and an active participant in the Youth Group at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Petersburg. After high school, Harold enlisted in the US Army with his younger brother, George. They were stationed together at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. When his service ended, he returned to Menard County and worked briefly at the Barr Station Grain Elevator outside of Athens. Shortly thereafter, Harold started working at Menard Service Company of Petersburg and Greenview, more commonly known as FS (Farm Services). He would spend most of the next three and a half decades delivering propane to farms in rural Menard and Sangamon Counties where it was used to heat homes and dry grain. Harold married Helen Potts in 1961, and together they raised three boys in Petersburg. Until his passing, Harold was a lifelong and active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Petersburg. He has served on the church council, member of the choir, Men’s Club, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, performed in the church band and assisted with religious services at the local nursing home. This year, he was oldest member of the Live Nativity at the church. He also served several years as a volunteer fireman for Petersburg, delivered meals on wheels in the Petersburg area, served as a member of the Menard County VFW Honor Guard, and served as a volunteer at the Menard Medical Center. After retiring from FS, Harold was instrumental in forming the Vintage Ag Association (VAA) in Menard County. Over the years, Harold enjoyed collecting “hit and miss” engines, making homemade ice cream, and keeping the volume on the TV just a little too loud. Harold did not seem to be bothered by dog hair from his dogs, Casey #1 and Casey #2. He loved camping, including sleeping on the ground way past the age of 70, and riding his motorcycle, even though we’re not confident he should have. Harold was a skilled woodworker and whittled all of his own Christmas ornaments. He had a knack for misnaming his family members. A normal greeting from him might go something like, “Hey there Miiikee. I mean Jaakkkee. I mean Gaabbee. I mean Daaaveee. What’s up?” Harold loved a good pair of overalls, tending to his giant goldfish, and a healthy slice of pimento loaf. Harold loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by many. He is survived by his sister, Hermina Stier of Petersburg, IL; three sons, Kevin (Carrie, former spouse) (Martha, companion) Stier of Scales Mound, IL, David (Melissa) Stier of Sherman, IL, and Michael (Susan) Stier of Petersburg, IL; five grandchildren, Emily (Garrett, fiancé) Stier of Dubuque, IA,, Jacob (Emilee) Stier of Dubuque, IA, Abigail (Edward) Radetic of St. Louis, MO, Gabriel (Jennifer, companion) Stier of Bloomington, IL, and Amber Stier, of Petersburg, IL; one great-grandchild, Ainsley Radetic of St Louis, MO. Harold was preceded in death by his wife (Helen), son (Randy), grandson (Isaac), parents (Louie & Hermina), and brother (George). A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd from 9:00 – 11:00 am with a funeral service to follow at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Petersburg, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stier Family Memorial Scholarship through the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In true Harold fashion, he didn’t find much use in saying goodbye. To honor Harold’s memory, take yourself to the Hardees in Petersburg, get a cup of coffee, and say, “Now yuns come back!” or “See ya later!”

Harold Louis Stier

June 18, 1935 - December 28, 2022

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