Harold had retired from Deli Star Corporation, Fayetteville, IL, where he had worked many years as a meat packer. He was a man of few words who liked to drink a beer and go fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto A. and Flora Marie, nee Runge, Kinkel; a brother, Robert Kinkel; and a nephew, Jeff Kinkel.
Surviving are his son, Alex Kinkel (Jessinette Reed); his granddaughter, Scarlett Kinkel; two sisters, Sharon Heller and Shirley (Wayne) Corey; a niece, Angie Gladson; two nephews, Brian and Darrin Corey; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL.
Funeral: Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL, with Rev. Dale Weber officiating.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Freeburg, IL.