Harvey Wardenburg, age 73, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following an extended illness. Private Family services will be held on Friday, January 12, 2007. Memorials may be contributed to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg or the Lutheran Interparish School, Williamsburg. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine; three sons, Kevin (Jean) of Williamsburg, Brian (Margaret) of Williamsburg, and Eric (Rhonett) of North English; three daughters, Cynthia Bohrn (Rodger) of Williamsburg, Valerie Snyder (Leon) of Parnell and Andrea Huedepohl (Scott) of Williamsburg; fifteen grandchildren, Angela Hilleman (Kirk), Michael Bohrn (Cindy), John and Joshua Wardenburg, Kyle, Emily, Jason, Madalyn and Nicole Wardenburg, Ann and Rachel Snyder, Aaron and Jacob Huedepohl, and Erica and Alison Wardenburg; and three great-granddaughters, Kelsie and Kylie Bohrn and Brooke Hilleman. In addition he is survived by three sisters, Edna Faas (Dairyl) of North English, Irma Dellamuth (Glen) of Williamsburg and Elda Shine of Victor. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Selma Plotz.

Harvey Henry John Wardenburg was born March 14, 1933 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Adolph and Minnie Glandorf Wardenburg. He attended Iowa County schools, St. Paul Lutheran School and Williamsburg High School. Harvey married Maxine Schlotterback on May 31, 1953 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He was a lifelong farmer in Troy Township, Iowa County.

Harvey was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, was a church trustee, and the caretaker of St. Paul Cemetery. He enjoyed bowling, Dart Ball and playing cards.

Casket bearers were his grandsons, John Wardenburg, Joshua Wardenburg, Aaron Huedepohl, Jacob Huedepohl, Kyle Wardenburg, Jason Wardenburg and Michael Bohrn.