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.
Born on October 31, 1926 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.
A NYS DOT civil engineer, working on many bridge and road projects. In later years, Harold worked for various consulting firms on engineering projects for NYS.
Surviving are his five sons, Brent (Lynne) Engelhart, James (Ta) Engelhart, David Engelhart, Peter (Julie) Engelhart, and Kurt (Jennifer) Engelhart; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.
Harold is predeceased by his spouses, Margaret and Nancy; and his 5 siblings.
Harold was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church, Little Pine Creek hunting club, Lewis County Memorial Post #6912, VFW, and Lowville American Legion #162.
He loved family time and especially the grandkids.
A Mass will be said on Thursday, January 22nd at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m.
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