HAVEN – Harold L. Voth, 80, died Oct. 22, 2009 at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. He was born July 14, 1929 in Goessel, KS to Jacob A. and Maria Unruh Voth.

He served in the United States Army from 1953-1955.

On July 14, 1954 he married Vernelle Claire Miller in Partridge.

A resident of Haven since 1966, he was a teacher, principal and superintendent at Ransom, Burrton, and Haven. After his retirement in 1994 he was an interim superintendent at Hesston, Renwick & Cheney. He served on the Kansas State Board of Education and Kansas State High School Activities Association.

Harold was a member of the Burrton Mennonite Church, where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and Board Chairman.

Survivors include, wife Vernelle Voth, Haven; two sons, Douglas Voth and wife Diane, Danville, KY, Vance Voth and wife Stephanie, Hutchinson; daughter, Vernita Schrag and husband Lee, Hesston; 7 grandchildren, Tyler & Adam Voth, Kayla & Logan Schrag, Mason, Matthew & Bryant Voth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and a sister.

Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at Burrton Mennonite Church with Rev. Jim Dunn and Pastor Jim Gundy officiating. Friends may sign the book Friday from 9-9 and Saturday from 9-3 at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends Saturday from 6-8 at the church. Memorials may be made to Wesley Towers Good Samaritan Fund/Special Care Unit, Mennonite Disaster Service, or Hospice of Reno County in care of the mortuary. Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.