Harold Jr Garber, 89, of Polo, passed away Thursday August 31, 2023, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.
Harold was born October 26, 1933, in Maryland Station, rural Polo, the son of Orville and Mabel (Paul) Garber. Harold was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. On February 21, 1966 in Sycamore, IL, he married Ms. Mary E. Busser.
After the military he worked for Sterling Steel and Wire and while working there started Garber Pumping Service. Years later in 1975 he started the Big John Portable Toilets with only 2 toilets. He and wife Mary owned and operated the business for over 35 years. Harold created “the pond” for family and friends, together they spent many days and nights enjoying the peaceful place he created.
Survivors include daughters Lisa (Andrew Dusing) Clayton of Polo and Debbie (Kirk) Hudson of Dixon; sisters Naomi Miller of Mt. Morris and Dorothy Springer of Polo; grandchildren, Ryan Clayton and Brix Clayton both of Polo, Alyssa (Christopher) McKnight of Dixon and Cody (Alyssah) Gonzalez; 5 Great-Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.
He is preceded in death by Parents and beloved wife Mary.
The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Faith United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St., Polo. Visitation will be prior to the service at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be immediately following the service at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Polo.
Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
