Donald Carl Harder
Whitewater - Don Harder was born on
November 7, 1937 in Newton, Kansas to B.G. and Elise (Wiebe) Harder.
He graduated from Whitewater High Class of 1955 and attended Bethel
College. He was a cattle and grain farmer. In his youth, he was a
starting flagger for the Sports Car Club of America, receiving the
35-year Longevity Award in 2003. In later years, Don dedicated
himself to showmanship in the American Quarter Horse Association
achieving the pinnacle of Grand Champion halter horse. He also was a
member of the Board of the Bank of Whitewater. Don enjoyed traveling
frequently around the US and to Mexico, Canada and Asia.
His loving family includes his son, Joe
Harder of Shawnee; his daughter, Evelyn Harder, and grandson,
Alexander, both of Easton; his brother, Willis Harder of North
Newton; and his sister, Lois Nattier (Sidney) of Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents
and a sister, Elna Dick of Buhler. Don passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater.
His family will gather with friends on
Friday, November 19 from 12-1:30 p.m. with his funeral service to
follow at 1:30 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main, Whitewater. He
will be interred in Brainerd Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association or to the Kauffman Museum in North
Newton, Kansas in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O Box 358, Whitewater,
Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of
Don at www.yazelmeglifh.com
