Harold D. Fast went to his heavenly home on December 23, 2018 at Hospice House of Reno County, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Harold was born July 4, 1942 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of E. S. "Bill " Fast and Beulah Sturgeon Fast. He graduated from Buhler High School in 1960.

After completing one year at Hutchinson Junior College, he joined the U. S. Navy, where he served during the Vietnam era. He served 4 years, 1962-1966. After leaving the Navy he worked as a Union construction plumber and pipefitter until his retirement in 1998.

Harold was an active member of the community; he was a member of First Baptist Church, American Legion Post 68, Plumbers and Fitters Local 441, Family Campers and RVers, Sunflower Ramblers camping chapter and Elmdale Senior Center.

Harold and Wilma A. Layman were married on October 24, 1964 in Hutchinson, Kansas. They happily enjoyed 54 years of marriage.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma; 2 sons, Brian (Amber), Ottawa, Kansas, Randy (Karla), Paola, Kansas; 3 brothers, Larry (Rosa) and Phil (Wilma) of Hutchinson, and Bill (Pam) of Buhler; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Bob, 1 sister, MaryAnn, and 1 infant grandson.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family present to receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Old Mission – Heritage Funeral Home, 528 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas. A celebration of life will be held Friday, December 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 800 N. Main Street, Hutchinson, Kansas with the Reverend Jim Autry officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Veteran's Cemetery, 1200 N. College Street, Winfield, Kansas. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Hospice House of Reno County and left in care of the funeral home.