Harold Louis Schrick, 87, of Winchester, passed away September 20, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas.
Harold was born at home in Mooney Creek, Kansas, on February 17, 1939, the son of Louis and Lillian (Noll) Schrick. He was a 1957 graduate of Maur Hill High School in Atchison, Kansas. He served in the Army National Guard Infantry from 1956 to 1962.
From 1961 to 1965, Harold worked as a guard at the Kansas State Penitentiary in Lansing. He later helped build the Cargill grain elevator in Atchison before making his living doing what would become a lifelong passion—farming. His roots ran deep in the Mooney Creek community, where he spent his life working the land and raising his family.
Harold was a man of strong faith, goodwill, and character. True to his word, he was always willing to share a little wisdom along the way. He was a lifelong member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, where he served nine years as president of the Parish Council. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, attained the 4th Degree, and served as Grand Knight of the Mooney Creek Council.
Harold married Virginia “Ginger” Navinskey on February 14, 1961, in Atchison, Kansas. Together, they shared more than 65 years of marriage and built a life centered around family. Harold especially treasured watching their family grow through the generations.
As devoted as Harold was to farming, there were few things that could pull him away from tending the fields, but he always made time for school events and ballgames involving his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Ginger survives at the home. Harold is also survived by four daughters: Kim Britt of Linwood, Kansas; Denise (Rickey) Essman of Nortonville, Kansas; Michelle (Ed) Seichepine of Winchester, Kansas; and Lesley (Chris) Huston of Lecompton, Kansas; one brother, Dennis (Loretta) Schrick of Winchester, Kansas; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lillian Schrick, and two sons-in-law, Dave Britt and Allen Locklin.
The Rosary will begin at 3:00 p.m. with visitation to follow from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa, Kansas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2026, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 18760 Rogers Road, Atchison, Kansas. Burial will follow at Mooney Creek Cemetery.
Memorial donations are suggested to Corpus Christi Cemetery or Elara Caring Hospice.
