Harry Bartsch of Fresno, California passed away on January 29, 2024 at the age of 98. Harry was married to Mavis Peter in 1951. They were married for 33 years and had three children, Stan, Patti, and Ron. Upon Mavis' death in 1985, Harry married Emma Hall in 1993 and remained together until his death.
Harry was born in Bingham Lake, Minnesota on January 11, 1926 to Henry and Agatha Bartsch. At nine years old, his family moved to Dinuba, California to pursue a life of farming. Harry spent his early years growing corn, oats and barley, and milking cows with his family.
While attending Dinuba High School, he played cornet in the school band. Upon his graduation, he entered the military service and served in the Army during World War II as a staff sergeant. After his Honorable Discharge, he attended Reedley College where he graduated with an Associate's degree. He continued his education at Fresno State College where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in industrial arts education in 1950.
Harry taught woodworking and carpentry at Washington Union High School in Easton, California, retiring after 39 years. For twenty-five of those years, he led the YMCA Hi-Y boys' program in weekly Bible Studies and other activities. Harry touched the lives of many students and instilled a love of woodworking in many of them. His students excelled in their craft, receiving many awards at the state and local levels.
Harry spent his life in service to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He dedicated seventy-three years in many areas of leadership at the Full Gospel Church in Reedley, California. He served as a Sunday School teacher, a board member, and church treasurer. Harry enjoyed participating in music ministry, playing cornet and singing in the church choir with his wife. His deep and abiding faith inspired his life of service.
Harry is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Agatha Bartsch, his first wife Mavis Bartsch, his sisters Luella Bartsch, Esther Pecota (Dan), his brothers John Bartsch, Ed Bartsch (Sue), and Alvin Bartsch (Opal). He is survived by his wife Emma Bartsch and her family, his sister Ruth White (Sherman), his children, Stan Bartsch (Julia), Patti Bartsch, Ron Bartsch (Geri), his grandchildren Nic, David, Lexi,
Moriah, Ariana, and Chloe, and great-grandchildren Charlotte, Ezra, and Eliza, as well as many other family members and friends. Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

A graveside service will be held at the Washington Colony Cemetery on February 21, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at the Full Gospel Church in Reedley at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Flowers, Gifts and Remembrances can be sent to Full Gospel Church, 519 E. 11th Street Reedley, CA
93654 in memory of Harry Bartsch.