Harold Julius Nauman, 88, of Sherrill, passed away peacefully Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Harold will be at 10:00 am Saturday, December 27, 2025, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Father Tyler Raymond as the Celebrant. Burial will be at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Sherrill. Military honors will be rendered by the Iowa Army National Guard.

Harold was born February 9, 1937, in Sherrill, IA, the son of Edward Nicholas and Anna Elizabeth (Schueller) Nauman. He was the favorite brother of his 6 sisters. On May 19, 1962, he married Madonna Lorene Klein at St. Francis of Assisi in Balltown, IA. In those 63 years of marriage, they were blessed with 5 wonderful children.

He was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran, serving from 1958 until 1965.

A third-generation farmer on the Nauman Family Dairy Farm, Harold took great pride in continuing his family’s farming legacy. The farm was his happy place, where he spent countless days doing what he loved most.  Harold loved being behind the wheel of one of his beloved red tractors and in later years rode along with his sons and grandsons. Known for his sweet tooth, Harold never passed up a good treat. He knew all the secret spots for picking black raspberries, a key ingredient in Madonna’s famous jelly.

He was deeply proud of his family, and nothing made him happier than time spent together. Harold spent his final day surrounded by those he loved most, as his entire family gathered to celebrate Christmas. He now joins his daughter, Judy, in heaven, where they are together once again.

Survivors include his wife, Madonna Lorene Nauman of Sherrill; his children, son-in-law, Rick Brimeyer of Sherrill; Dale (Linda) Nauman of Sherrill, Sherry (Rodney) Schroeder of Dubuque, Dave (Kari) Nauman of Sherrill, and Sue (Kevin) Hanger of Dickeyville, WI; 17 grandchildren, Matt, Sarah, Kayla, Becca / Kevin, Kari, Kody / Chelsey, Katelyn, Nathan / Tyler, Emma / Andrea, Justin, Brian, and Brandon; 25 great-grandchildren and four on the way; one sister, Bernice Ehrlich of Dubuque; and siblings-in-law, Marleen Klein, Jack Bahl, Loras (Marlene) Klein, Lenny (Judy) Klein, Nancy (Joe) Banwarth, Leon Klein, Marie Schwers, Sandy Pierce, Lonnie (Dianne) Klein, and Sandy (Dave) Kauffman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Anna; a daughter, Judy Brimeyer; granddaughter, Emily; great-granddaughter, Maleigha; an infant brother; five sisters, Marie (Norbert) Dupont, Lorrainne (Vernon) Weber, Rita (Earl) Kintzle, Ruth (Lester) Weber and Doris Ann (George “Nicky”) Wolf; and siblings-in-law, Paul Ehrlich, Lester Klein, Arlene Bahl, Merle Schwers, and Lyle Klein.

A memorial has been established.

Harold’s family would like to extend a thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, the staff at Stonehill At Home, and all of his in-home caregivers for their care and support.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Harold’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.