Harold Munroe, 92, Hamilton, Mo., formerly of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away at his home on January 2, 2015.

Harold was born on January 18, 1922, in Rosedale, Ks. Harold's parents were Blanche and Norman Munroe. Harold was raised in St. Joseph and graduated from the Benton High School in 1940.

Harold served our country in the Navy during World War II from 1941-1945. Harold was a plumber and owned/operated his own plumbing business in Hamilton and the surrounding area called Munroe Plumbing and Heating. He established it in 1955 and retired in 1987. After retirement he continued to do odd job work until May of 2014 at the age of 92.

Harold was a member of the Hamilton Federated Church and a past board member, the Hamilton American Legion Post #285 where he was very active and assisted with 239 Honor Guard Funeral Honors with the Post #285 team, he was a Charter Member of the Hamilton Lion's Club, member of the Highland Cemetery Board and Rosewood Village Housing Authority Board, had served 3 terms as Hamilton City Councilman, and was baptized at the Jackson Avenue Christian Church, Kansas City.

Harold married Lois "Ilene" Ditmars on July 27, 1944, in Troy, Kansas. She preceded him in death in 2004.

Harold was also preceded in death by his parents; Son, Rick; 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Survivors: 2 Grandchildren-Jennifer (Ryan) Munroe-French, Independence, Mo., and Anthony Munroe, Norton, Ks; 2 Great-Grandchildren-Charley French and Alyssa Munroe; Niece-Myrna (John) Hartman, St. Joseph; Nephew-Allan A. (Melba) Munroe, Letohatchee, Alabama; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Funeral: 2 p.m., Tues., January 6, at the Hamilton Federated Church.

Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service, at the church.

Interment: Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

Memorials: The Hamilton Federated Church or the Hamilton American Legion Post #285.

Friends may call after 11 a.m., on Monday at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.