Harold G. Goldsmith, age 81 of Clarence, passed away on Thursday October 29, 2020 at the Clarence Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday November 2 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence with Reverend Matt Schneider-Adams officiating. Burial will follow at the Stanwood Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M until service time at the church. Masks will be required for those attending. Harold was born on April 20, 1939 in Clarence, Iowa to Herbert and Pauline (Meyer) Goldsmith. He married Patsy Wood on October 11, 1958 at the Stanwood Union Church. She passed away on July 4, 2017. Harold served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Clarence American Legion. Farming was his passion and joy, and he enjoyed helping local farmers even after he retired. He loved restoring antique tractors (had to be John Deere) and fishing & hunting in his earlier years. Family was a big part of his life and he cherished the love of his life, Patsy. He is survived by his daughters, Pamela Goldsmith of DeWitt and Kathy Goldsmith-Fortner of Coatesville, IN; grandchildren, Brittany (Jace) Ahrendsen, Michael (Tabitha) Drury, and Matthew Capalla (Mary Beck); great grandchildren Adian, Victoria, Olivia, and Bristol Drury, Maverick, Mason, and JoEllen Capalla, and Raeleigh Ahrendsen; and sisters, Donna Wanek and Joyce (Don) Hennings. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy; and brother-in-law, Warren Wanek. Memorials may be sent to Pam at 1114 5th Avenue DeWitt, IA 52742.