Harold Priebe, 88, of Rochester, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center.

Harold was born June 25, 1928 in Chatfield, MN to Albert and Mary (Oldenberg) Priebe. He grew up there and attended country school. He farmed on the family farm before moving to Rochester in his late-twenties.  He served as the Olmsted County Animal Warden here for many years. In 1950, he married Mary Rita Grubb. She survives.

He was a long-time member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and was a member of the Eagle's Club. He raised horses and participated in horse shows and parades.

Survivors include his wife, Rita; four sons, Dan, Doug (Brenda), Steve (Belinda), all of Rochester, and Joe (Danette) of Cedar Falls, IA; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don of Fountain, and Lawrence of Chatfield; and a sister, Darlene Vehrenkamp of Rochester.

He is preceded in death by his parents;  brother, Henry; and sister, LaVonne Brogan.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30AM Saturday, February 11 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Adam Koglin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Chatfield Cemetery.