April 6, 1939 – Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Service Information
St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo
Friday, April 1, 2011
2:00 P.M.
Visitation Information
Harold Leroy Topp Jr., age 71 of Clermont, Florida and of Buffalo, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida to a short and swift fight with lung cancer.
He was born on April 6, 1939 in Eden Valley, Minnesota the son of Harold & Mary Garvey Topp.
Harold attended Paynesville High School in Paynesville, Minnesota.
He honorably served his Country in The United States Army Reserves.
On October 14, 1961 Harold Topp Jr. and Carol Wegner were joined in holy marriage at St. Margarets Catholic Church in Lake Henry, Minnesota God blessed their marriage with five sons.
Harold was employed in Construction as a Superintendent for Johnson Bros Corp. for forty-five years.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo, Minnesota and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Clermont, Florida.
Survived by his loving wife of 49 years: Carol Topp; sons: Mark & Joan of Dover, Fl., Doug & Kathy of Buffalo, MN., Roger of Buffalo, MN., Thomas & Denise of Lithia, Fl., and Jason of Fort Collins, CO.; Thirteen Grandchildren and Six Great GrandChildren; Sisters & Brothers: RoseMary ( Gordon) Jacobson, Victor (JoAnn) Topp, Theresa “Tess” Thielen, David (Renee)Topp, Colleen (Gary) Sogge; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law: Richard & Cleone McCoy, Cecile Wegner, Ruth Ann Wegner.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Harold L. Topp Jr. will be held on Friday April 1st at 2:00 pm at St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo, Minnesota. Father David Hennen will officiate and interment will follow at Marysville Catholic Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 31st from 4-8 P.M. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, Minnesota.
The Family requests in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jason- thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Shelly
I will never forget the great games of Waverly vs. Buffalo. You were a great uncle.
Carol, Boys & Families;
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Harold. He was always so fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob, Gail, Cora & Alex
My grandpa was a great man, always spending time with me. He’d give me fishing tips & go to amazing places with me. I love him with all my heart.
My grandpa was a great man. He’d spend so much time with me. He’d give me fishing tips and take me to the most amazing places. I love him with all my heart.
Carol and Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I am saddened for the loss of this great man. I really admired your husband/father for who he was and cherish the memories shared with him. He reminded me much of Grandpa Harold. I always enjoyed talking to him and knew that he always cared about others. He had a big heart, lived a great life and created a wonderful family. I am proud to have him as my uncle. God bless you, Junior.
Doug, Kathy & families – Our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry to hear the passing of Harold. And so fast. Just remembering the last trip we went on with you guys to Alaska.
Keeping you all close in heart, thought and prayer. May God continue to give you peace and strength.
Topp Family~
We’re so very sorry for your loss. May you feel God’s love at this difficult time. Please know you’re in our prayers.
With love, The Stevens Family
Mark and Tommy,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Carol and family, I am very sorry for your loss, what a great uncle and wonderful man Harold was. Some of the best times in my life were spending summers at Jr. and Carol’s. I will never forget those times. Thanks for the memories, Jr.
Carol & Family,
I pray God gives you strength during this difficult time. It was my profound honor to call Harold a mentor, colleague and more importantly, a friend.
Godspeed,
Eric
Our heart goes out to Carol, boys and families. Harold was a great man. We really enjoyed his company. Harold, being the other Grandpa, will really be missed by Emilie, Jared and Halle. We will remember him always. You are in our prayers.
Carol and family; All the wishing, hoping, praying can’t bring my brother back, but the one thing death can’t take is our memories. Carol, Junior was certainly blessed with a wonderful wife and I thank you for all you did to brighten and broaden his life. You two did compliment each other. God’s peace to all of you. Love, Tess
I have had the honer of working with many people at Johnson Bros. Mr. Topp was someone special and I will never forget how much he meant to us all.
Carol and family, All our prayers, hoping and wishing can not bring my brother back, but death can’t take our memories of him. Carol, Junior was blessed with a wonderful wife and I thank you for all you did to enrich his life. To you my nephews: Mark, Doug, Rod, Tom and Jason the best way to honor your Dad is to try to imitate all his good traits. God’s peace to all of you. Love, Tess
Carol and Family,
All of your Florida friends from the NTC are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God be your hope and comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Oceans of love to you. Chris
Our heart goes out to Carol, boys and families. Harold was a great man, we really enjoyed his company. Harold, being the other Grandpa, will really be missed by Emilee, Jared and Halle. We will remember him always. You are in our prayers.
Tom, Roger, Carol and family; so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Troy
Tom, Roger, Carol and family; so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time. Troy
Carol, sons and all the Topp family. I am so sorry to hear of Harold’s death. Wish I could be there for the funeral. Will always remember him. He was such a great guy. Charlotte & Harold
My sympathies to all of you. Harold was a great man, husband, dad and grandpa. A rare find. You will continue to be in my prayers as you grieve.
Dear Carol and the Boys,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You all were so kind to us through all the years we lived next door. A great many memories. Harold was a good friend and as I worked for him during the summers, I came to understand the great work ethic he had and the positive relationships he built with those around him. Sorry for your loss and again my prayers are with you all. C. LeRoy Erickson-Buffalo
Carol and Family, Our deepest sympathies during this very sad and difficult time. Harold was one of the best and will truly be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all of you.
Carol and Family, What a wonderful man, taken too soon. He always made me feel part of the Topp family when I was a little kid. I feel so proud to be able to say I knew him. My prayers go out to all of you. Mary
My grandpa was the sweetest, caring person I’ve ever met. He was an incredible man and a heck of a guy. I loved him with all my heart and I still do. We always had fun together everywhere we went. He would play games with me and he would always make me laugh. I will never forget my grandpa.
Love, Hannah
Carol; we have you and your family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Harold was a great mentor to those he worked with and certainly to our son!
Carol and sons and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget some 40 years ago when Harold “Junior” drove us across the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth and explained in detail how it worked. He and his kind ways will never be forgotten.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
I wish to offer my deepest sympathy to the family. May God give you strength in this time of your loss.
Dale Bjorklund
Carol; We were so saddened to hear of Harold’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darvin and Barbara Morrison
So Sorry to hear about Harold. He will be greatly missed by many. We think about the old golf course days and have such fond memories! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Carol and family, as you adjust to life without him. He is where we are all waiting to get. You are all in our daily prayers.