Columbus, OH — Harold Dean Debolt, 77, of Iuka, Ill., died June 23, 2021, in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill.

Mr. Debolt born Oct. 28, 1943, in Shelbyville, the son of Arlie and Lorene (Walls) Debolt. He was a 1961 graduate of Stew-Stras High School. He and Lois Stodden were united in holy matrimony on June 28, 1969 and were blessed with 25 years of marriage before her passing on Aug. 1, 1994.

Mr. Debolt was an Engineer in the Salem area for most of his working career. He retired from B&L Machine & Design in Effingham.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a harness horse racing fan and owner. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association and the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association.

He is survived by his brothers-in-law, Laverne (Jane) Stodden, Leo (Rosario) Stodden, Charles Stodden, Melvin (Sara) Stodden, Wayne (Pat) Stodden and Mark (Dana) Stodden; sisters-in-law, Joyce Stuckey, Janice (Walt) Townsend, Renee (Joe) Harris, Lorraine (Steve) Mozley, Norma Jones and Doris (John) Wiedman; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois; sister, Helen Followell; in-laws, Frances and Ruth Stodden; brothers-in-law, Henry Followell, Albert Stodden and Robert Stuckey; sister-in-law, Connie Stodden; two nieces; and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday (June 26) at Brummerstedt Funeral Home in Stewardson with Pastor David Ducommon officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in Stewardson Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation and mailed to Brummerstedt Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St., Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Brummerstedt Funeral Home in Stewardson is assisting the family.

Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in his honor at www.lghfuneralhomes.com.