Harold was born February 3, 1927, the son of Anton and Regina (Huilman) Herrig. He married Cleta Kueter on October 4, 1949 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Harold enjoyed the simple things in life, such as his feed store visits and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandsons. He was a steward of the land and took great pride in preserving what God created. He was one of the first in Jackson County to incorporate contour strip practices to conserve soil. In 1986 he was awarded the Jackson County Conservation Award for his efforts. He and Cleta received the Heritage Farm Award in 2008. Harold and Cleta worked side by side on the farm while raising their family. He was a man of great faith and believed God would provide for him. He was a lifetime member of St. Donatus Catholic Church, active in Parish Council and Holy Name Society. Harold also served as a Tete des Morts Township Trustee.

Survivors include his loving wife of 76 years, Cleta; children, Ruth (Steve) Seipp, Steve (Nan) Herrig, Jim Herrig, and Larry (Wendi) Herrig; grandchildren Jennifer Faley, Justin Herrig, Ryan (Stephanie) Herrig, Jacqueline (Jason) Evans, Scott (Nicole) Herrig, Katherine (Tom) Heiar, Caroline (Connor) Floyd and Jonathan Herrig; 11 great-grandsons Quinlan, Cormac, Elliot, Ray, Wesley, Alec, William, Simon, Oliver, Lane, and Levi; a sister Rita Herrig, a sister-in-law Armella Kueter; god daughter Rita Schmidt; close family friends Mary Upton and Cleta Deppe; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert Herrig; a sister Thelma (Kenneth) Miller; sisters and brothers in-law, Milo (Mary) Kueter, Greg (Imelda) Kueter, Paul Kueter, Elaine (Quentin) Schumacher, Ceil (Lorin) Hager, Nestor Kueter, Ralph Kueter, and Bernice (Dick) Ehlers; and godson Mark Miller.