Harold Walter Aleshire, 73, of Delaware passed away Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 24, 1948 in Delaware to the late Harley and Jessie (Matlack) Aleshire. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War earning a purple heart and 3 bronze stars.

Harold worked as a traffic technician for the City of Delaware and he was a lifetime member of the AmVets Post #102 and the American Legion. He was also a member of the Delaware Eagles #376. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, classic cars, baseball and OSU football.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Cindy (Marcus) Deemer of Marion, Harold Aleshire of Marion, Christy (Vince) Lavette of Marion, Chad (Kim) Aleshire of Prospect, and Tammy Aleshire of Columbus; 11 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Robert (Caroll) Aleshire of Medina, Gene (Laura) Aleshire of Texas and Richard (Debbie) Aleshire of Delaware; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his grandchildren Lyndsay Clever and twins William and Zachary.