Son of Ambrose & Rose Roit Harney
Thomas A. Harney, 74, of Iowa City, died Monday, October 24, 2011 after a short illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City. The Very Reverend Rudolph Juarez will officiate. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 4:00 pm at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City – where a parish rosary will begin at 3:30 pm and a parish vigil service at 7:30 pm. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Church or The Regina Foundation.
Tom was born March 5, 1937 during an ice storm on the family farm in rural Johnson County, the son of Ambrose and Rose (Roit) Harney. A lifelong resident of Johnson County, Tom graduated from St. Mary's High School in Iowa City. He soon enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1956 – 1959, and received his mechanical training while stationed in Germany.
Tom married Emily Gilroy May 22, 1962 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May of next year.
He worked for Procter and Gamble for several years until purchasing and operating
Tom Harney Oil Co. from 1977-1995.
He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Iowa City Noon Rotary. Tom enjoyed woodworking and traveling – and had visited all 50 states. Spending time outdoors was a favorite pastime as he farmed part time for most of his life. He also enjoyed playing cards, spending time with friends but above all, sharing time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Emily; sons, Rick Harney (Michelle) of Iowa City, Randy Harney of Coralville and daughter Terri Hein (David) of Iowa City; grandchildren, Tim, Tom and Ryan Harney and Joseph, Nicholas and Hailey Hein; brothers, Paul Harney (Betty), Joe Harney, Ed Harney (Joyce), Dave Harney (Marianne), Pat Harney (Jean) and Jim Harney; sisters, Mary Dlouhy, Virginia Ockenfels (Dan), Therese Harney and Rosie Langenberg (Gene), sisters in law, Leona Harney and Marguerite Harney, brother in law, Jim Clemen and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Vincent and Francis and a sister Vivian Clemen.
Thomas A. Harney, 74, of Iowa City, died Monday, October 24, 2011 after a short illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City. The Very Reverend Rudolph Juarez will officiate. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 4:00 pm at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City – where a parish rosary will begin at 3:30 pm and a parish vigil service at 7:30 pm. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Church or The Regina Foundation.
Tom was born March 5, 1937 during an ice storm on the family farm in rural Johnson County, the son of Ambrose and Rose (Roit) Harney. A lifelong resident of Johnson County, Tom graduated from St. Mary's High School in Iowa City. He soon enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1956 – 1959, and received his mechanical training while stationed in Germany.
Tom married Emily Gilroy May 22, 1962 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May of next year.
He worked for Procter and Gamble for several years until purchasing and operating
Tom Harney Oil Co. from 1977-1995.
He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Iowa City Noon Rotary. Tom enjoyed woodworking and traveling – and had visited all 50 states. Spending time outdoors was a favorite pastime as he farmed part time for most of his life. He also enjoyed playing cards, spending time with friends but above all, sharing time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Emily; sons, Rick Harney (Michelle) of Iowa City, Randy Harney of Coralville and daughter Terri Hein (David) of Iowa City; grandchildren, Tim, Tom and Ryan Harney and Joseph, Nicholas and Hailey Hein; brothers, Paul Harney (Betty), Joe Harney, Ed Harney (Joyce), Dave Harney (Marianne), Pat Harney (Jean) and Jim Harney; sisters, Mary Dlouhy, Virginia Ockenfels (Dan), Therese Harney and Rosie Langenberg (Gene), sisters in law, Leona Harney and Marguerite Harney, brother in law, Jim Clemen and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Vincent and Francis and a sister Vivian Clemen.
Son of Ambrose & Rose Roit Harney
Thomas A. Harney, 74, of Iowa City, died Monday, October 24, 2011 after a short illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City. The Very Reverend Rudolph Juarez will officiate. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 4:00 pm at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City – where a parish rosary will begin at 3:30 pm and a parish vigil service at 7:30 pm. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Church or The Regina Foundation.
Tom was born March 5, 1937 during an ice storm on the family farm in rural Johnson County, the son of Ambrose and Rose (Roit) Harney. A lifelong resident of Johnson County, Tom graduated from St. Mary's High School in Iowa City. He soon enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1956 – 1959, and received his mechanical training while stationed in Germany.
Tom married Emily Gilroy May 22, 1962 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May of next year.
He worked for Procter and Gamble for several years until purchasing and operating
Tom Harney Oil Co. from 1977-1995.
He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Iowa City Noon Rotary. Tom enjoyed woodworking and traveling – and had visited all 50 states. Spending time outdoors was a favorite pastime as he farmed part time for most of his life. He also enjoyed playing cards, spending time with friends but above all, sharing time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Emily; sons, Rick Harney (Michelle) of Iowa City, Randy Harney of Coralville and daughter Terri Hein (David) of Iowa City; grandchildren, Tim, Tom and Ryan Harney and Joseph, Nicholas and Hailey Hein; brothers, Paul Harney (Betty), Joe Harney, Ed Harney (Joyce), Dave Harney (Marianne), Pat Harney (Jean) and Jim Harney; sisters, Mary Dlouhy, Virginia Ockenfels (Dan), Therese Harney and Rosie Langenberg (Gene), sisters in law, Leona Harney and Marguerite Harney, brother in law, Jim Clemen and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Vincent and Francis and a sister Vivian Clemen.
Thomas A. Harney, 74, of Iowa City, died Monday, October 24, 2011 after a short illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City. The Very Reverend Rudolph Juarez will officiate. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 4:00 pm at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City – where a parish rosary will begin at 3:30 pm and a parish vigil service at 7:30 pm. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Church or The Regina Foundation.
Tom was born March 5, 1937 during an ice storm on the family farm in rural Johnson County, the son of Ambrose and Rose (Roit) Harney. A lifelong resident of Johnson County, Tom graduated from St. Mary's High School in Iowa City. He soon enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1956 – 1959, and received his mechanical training while stationed in Germany.
Tom married Emily Gilroy May 22, 1962 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May of next year.
He worked for Procter and Gamble for several years until purchasing and operating
Tom Harney Oil Co. from 1977-1995.
He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Iowa City Noon Rotary. Tom enjoyed woodworking and traveling – and had visited all 50 states. Spending time outdoors was a favorite pastime as he farmed part time for most of his life. He also enjoyed playing cards, spending time with friends but above all, sharing time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Emily; sons, Rick Harney (Michelle) of Iowa City, Randy Harney of Coralville and daughter Terri Hein (David) of Iowa City; grandchildren, Tim, Tom and Ryan Harney and Joseph, Nicholas and Hailey Hein; brothers, Paul Harney (Betty), Joe Harney, Ed Harney (Joyce), Dave Harney (Marianne), Pat Harney (Jean) and Jim Harney; sisters, Mary Dlouhy, Virginia Ockenfels (Dan), Therese Harney and Rosie Langenberg (Gene), sisters in law, Leona Harney and Marguerite Harney, brother in law, Jim Clemen and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Vincent and Francis and a sister Vivian Clemen.
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