Harold Grange Kissack, died on his 92nd birthday, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Rochelle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born on November 29, 1926 in Armstrong, IL, the son of Everett "Bud" and Berniece (Evans) Kissack. Proceeding him in death are his father and mother, Everett Kissack and Berniece Kissack, his sister Darlene Brown, his brother Bob Kissack, his oldest son Jeff Kissack, and wife Margarette.
Survived by special friend Angie Agnos, daughter Jan (Jim) Hart of Rochelle, daughter-in-law Wendy Kissack of Rochelle, sons Jay (Karen) Kissack of Algonquin, IL, Joe (Carmen) Kissack of Rochelle, IL and step-son Jimmy (Lori) Woolbright of Myrtle Beach, SC. Grandchildren include Jorie (Brian) Jackson, Jodie Hart, Jill Hart, Kyle (Jennifer) Kissack, Kelly (Mitch) Buh, Logan (Danielle) Kissack, Dylan Kissack, Courtney (Josh) Hunter, Hannah Kissack, and Alyson Woolbright. Great grandchildren are Ben and Emma Jackson, James Hart and Jadon Exantus, Bryn, Reese, Tess, and Grange Kissack, Devlen, Treyton, Cheyenne and Kendra Buh.
Harold attended one
room schools in and around Potomac and Armstrong, IL
, and graduated from Potomac High School in 1944 earning 13 varsity letters. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve in World War II. Following his discharge, he enrolled in Southern Illinois University earning his Bachelors of Education in 1951 and began his teaching and coaching career in Findley, IL. While at Findley he earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois. In 1959 Harold moved to Heyworth, IL, to teach and coach enjoying a number of successful seasons as the Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach and Head Baseball Coach. In 1969 Harold became the Assistant Principal at Rochelle Township High School where he was known to staff and students as the main man. While at Rochelle, Harold continued actively pursuing a doctorate degree finishing a few credits short of completion, retiring in 1983.
Harold was a member of the Rochelle Country Club for 42 years. While his interests were many, his passion was playing the game of golf. In the spring and summer months he played in Rochelle and in the fall and winter months he played in Brownsville, TX. During his years playing, he recorded 12 hole-in-one's. Harold was a lifetime member of the VFW and also a member of the American Legion.
Visitation will be on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 12:00 noon to 1:45 pm at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle. Funeral service will follow on
Sunday at 2:00 pm
with pastor Bobby Gardner officiating. Military services will be provided by the Eastern-Lee Ogle Honor Guard. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Please omit flowers, a memorial has been established to Pegasus Special Riders. Guest book at
www.UngerHorner.com