Harold Henry Harborth (85) Born in Seguin, TX, on June 26,1928, passed away on February 8, 2014, in Rosenberg, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents David and Irma Harborth. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years Rae Harborth; two sons, Richard Harborth and wife Linda, and Robert Harborth and wife Teresa; six grandchildren, Stephanie Noryian, Kathleen Harborth-Koch and David Harborth, Chris and Erik Carter and David McDonald; eight great grandchildren, Levi Koch, Zach and Raeanna Harborth, Addisen, Brendan, Caitlyn, Erik, and Abigail Carter; two sisters, Frances Neyland and Vivian Fox.



A view into the extraordinary life of Harold: he obtained Eagle Scout at the age of 18 in Seguin, TX. Harold graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Science. He first started teaching at University of Alaska in Fairbanks, then spent 30 years teaching Chemistry and Physics at Lamar Consolidated High and Katy High Schools, leading many students to succeed placing 1st in State in slide rule and science. He attended the Institute for nuclear studies at Oakridge Tenn. Harold was one of 28 accepted out of 900 applicants. Harold earned scholarships with the National Science Foundation at Loyola University in New Orleans and spent two summers there. Harold was honored with the position as Master Teacher of Chemistry at Rice University Summer School for several years. He was active in St. John's United Church of Christ in Rosenberg, TX, for over 50 years, and was recently honored as Mr. Cropwalk for 25 years of service. He also attended gunsmith school in Trinidad, CO, operated a gunsmith shop and built custom rifles for over 25 years. In addition, he was a life member of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and was recently honored as a Royal Habitat Partner. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, traveling the world with his wife by his side, including trips to Alaska, Canada, Germany, Africa and Egypt,



Harold met Rae Schluter in New Braunfels, TX, and one year later, Rae flew to Fairbanks, Alaska, where they were married March 4,1953, at the Base Chapel on Ladd AFB, where he spent 4 years in the Air Force.



In loving memory of Harold Henry Harborth - you are engraved in our hearts and will be truly missed.



A Memorial Service will be held 2:30 PM Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1513 West Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Rev. John Huegel officiating. A private family graveside will be held.



Visitation will be 5 - 7:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2014, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.



Memorials may be given in his memory to St. John's United Church of Christ - Endowment Fund, 1513 West Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.



Condolence messages may be written for the Harborth family at www.garmanycarden.com.



Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.