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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Harold E. Enlow
Age: 64
City: Washington
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Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Cremation Care and Monument Services
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Harold E. Enlow
Harold E. Enlow
Washington
Harold E. Enlow, age 64, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. A general memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent for Harold’s family at www.jonesfh.com.
Harold was born on June 28, 1961, in Bloomfield, Iowa, the son of Preston and Ruth (Grosvenor) Enlow. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and was previously married to Brenda Kahler for 16 years.
Harold spent the first half of his life in Marshalltown before relocating to southeast Iowa later in life. He worked as a manager at Swift’s in Marshalltown and later as the lead paint technician at Williamsburg Manufacturing, where he remained until his retirement. Harold enjoyed working on cars, and had a love for classic cars and trucks, as well as Harley Davidson motorcycles. He liked being warm and was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends whenever they needed him.
He is survived by his three children: daughter, Paige Karr (Alan Horn) of Washington, Iowa; son, Harold “Andy” (Laura) Enlow of Kalona, Iowa; and daughter, Brittany Enlow (Michael Stoutner) of Tiffin, Iowa; ten grandchildren: Joseph Karr Jr., Ely Karr, Olivia Karr, Hazel Karr, Stella Enlow, Jaxon Enlow, Graham Enlow, Macey Stoutner, Piper Stoutner, and Parker Stoutner; sister, Gloria J. Bestland; brother, Preston L. Enlow; sister-in-law, Carline Enlow; and stepbrother, Todd Stabenow.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald Enlow; great-niece, Zoey Bestland; stepsister, Lisa Stabenow; and stepbrother, Tony Stabenow.

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