Harold D. Sypersma Jr.

Harold Donald Sypersma Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at a Unity Point St. Lukes hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Mater Dei Parish ~ Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ with Fr. Peter Duc Hung Nguyen officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior.

Harold was born on July 18, 1945, to Harold Sr. and Margaret (Johnson) Sypersma in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from East High School. Harold served in the United States Army, then in the Army Reserve, being honorably discharged in 1972. After his service, Harold returned to help his dad on the family farm and drove truck for Jack Martin. In his spare time, he loved working on and racing fast cars.

On October 11, 1969, Harold married Sandra Sue “Sandy” Treiber at the Cathedral of the Epiphany Catholic Church. A lifelong Sioux Citian, the couple moved outside of town to live on an acreage in 1982. Harold spent his career at Specialized Hauling, serving as the General Manager. However, during his retirement, he continued to work, delivering parts for Peterson Farms and Lieber Construction.

Harold was a member of Mater Dei Parish ~ Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Sioux City Elks Club, and the Lawton Saddle Club. Harold loved spending time with his family and going to his grandchildren’s events. He loved going on camping trips, frequenting Yankton, South Dakota, trips to the Black Hills of South Dakota, and wintering in Arizona. Time with his loved ones was what Harold cherished most.

Harold is survived by his children, Shawn (Sheila) Sypersma, and Sheri Sypersma, his 4 grandchildren, Zach Sypersma, Kayla Sypersma, Chase Sypersma, and Colton Griffin; his brother, Kurt (Sally) Sypersma; his companion, Jeanette Schwartz; and several nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Sr., and Margaret; his wife, Sandy; an infant brother, Richard; and his brother, Kenneth.