February 11, 1944 – November 29, 2021
The funeral service for Harold R. Campbell, 77, of McIntosh was held December 4, 2021 at the McIntosh School Gymnasium. Rev. John Amundson officiated with burial in the McIntosh Cemetery.
Harold passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND following a sudden illness.
Harold Robert Campbell was born February 11, 1944, in Lemmon to Robert A. and Josephine (Deutsch) Campbell. He grew up on the family ranch 12 miles south of McIntosh. He attended rural school through the 4th grade at the White Shirt Country School. He graduated from McIntosh High School in 1962 and attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, obtaining a degree in Animal Science in 1966. At a freshman orientation dance, Harold noticed a dark-haired gal, Sharon Holm. Sharon and Harold danced together for over 45 years.
They were united in marriage on June 28, 1964 in Redfield. Following college, they moved to Renner where Harold worked for John Morrell. Five children, Marcia, Robert, Rebecca, Lana, and Amy, were born to this union.
In 1970, the Campbells purchased a ranch north of McIntosh. Many joyous years were spent on the ranch. From 1970 to the mid 80’s Harold ranched with his brother, Harvey. The Campbell Bros. began raising Hereford cattle. But it wasn’t too long before Harold’s eye was caught by the Red Angus breed. They soon switched their breeding program. In the mid 1990s Campbell Red Angus had grown to be one of the top ten largest herds in the nation. In 2010 his son, Robert, took over the reins of Campbell Red Angus. Harold remained on the home place serving as advisor and “ranch hand” until his passing.
Harold taught Vet’s Ag School to veterans in the McIntosh and surrounding area in the mid 70’s. The vets were able to utilize their GI Bill and get valuable training on farming and ranching operations. Many of these students are still farming and ranching in the area to this day. In 1976 he attended auctioneer’s school in Billings, MT. Harold auctioned with several partners over the years.
Survivors include his children: Marcia (Leroy) Harsche, Robert (Kara) Campbell, Becky (Greg) Eisenbarth, Lana (Darren) Chase and Amy (Tom) Metz; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; siblings, Elaine (Claire) Stymeist, Harvey Campbell, and Lloyd (Vicki) Campbell; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Holm and Trudy Vickerman; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; one grandson, Neulyn Harsche; his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Tim Dirk; in-laws, Melvin and Gertrude Holm; and brothers-in-law, Steven, Matt and Mark Holm.
(Robert Campbell’s address is 5096 95th St. SW, McIntosh, SD 57641.)