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Obituary: Harold R. Engelhart, 99, Lowville
Published: January 11, 2026
By: Provided by
Sundquist Funeral Home
Harold R.
Engelhart
 LOWVILLE - Harold R.
Engelhart, 99, formerly of town of Watson,
died late Friday evening, January
9, 2026 at Lewis County Residential
Health Care Facility.
Harold was born on
October 31, 1926 in the town of Harrisburg, the son of the late Frank C. and
Elizabeth H. (McDonald) Engelhart. He joined the U.S. Navy in October of
1943 and served in the North Atlantic on a
wooden mine sweeper as a Motor Machinist’s Mate, Third Class. Harold was
honorably discharged from WW II in July of 1946. He built a long career
with NYS DOT as a civil engineer working on many bridge and road projects. In
later years Harold worked for various consulting firms on engineering
projects for NYS.
He is survived by
his five sons and families, Brent (Lynne) Engelhart, James (Ta) Engelhart,
David Engelhart, Peter (Julie) Engelhart, and Kurt (Jennifer) Engelhart; his 11 grandchildren, Christian, Andrew, Jason,
Allyson, Zachary, Justin, Chelsey, Elijah, Adrionna, Kaje, and Mia; his
seven great grandchildren, Amber, Kellen, Hunter, Charlie, Lily, Lucas, and
Jacob; and nieces and nephews.
Harold is
predeceased by his spouses, Margaret and Nancy; his siblings, Helen
Carroll, Frederick Engelhart, Monica Parr, Veronica Engelhart, and Francis
Engelhart.
Harold was a
communicant of St. Peter’s Church, a member of Little Pine Creek hunting
club since 1968, where he enjoyed hunting, a beer with the guys, and cards.
Harold was a member of Lewis County Memorial Post #6912, VFW, and Lowville
American Legion #162. He loved family time and especially the grandkids. He
built two houses and was an excellent mason, he helped Peter build his fireplace, and was great carpenter. Harold’s favorite
football team was the one that was winning.
A Mass will be said
on Thursday, January 22nd at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Sony G. Pulickal, Pastor officiating.
Military honors
will be rendered at the Lewis County Memorial Post #6912, VFW, immediately
following Harold’s Mass. Family and friends are invited to a luncheon and
celebration of Harold’s life following the military services at the VFW in
Lowville. Food donations may be dropped off at the VFW anytime during
business hours on Wednesday or after 8:00
a.m. on Thursday, preferably before the Funeral Mass.
Harold’s family
would like to thank all of the staff of the Lewis
County Residential Health Care Facility, for their professionalism and
compassion shown to their father.
To share words of
condolence: www.sundquistfh.com
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