Thomas "Harold" VanMeter, age 81, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Harold was born March 19, 1941 in Harlan, Iowa, the son of George and Lois (Lundy) VanMeter. He was raised in the Randolph, Tabor, and Malvern area. He attended Spring Valley Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from Malvern High School in 1958. He was united in marriage to Janice Clark on August 8, 1959 in Strahan, Iowa. Harold and Janice lived across the road from his parents and Harold farmed with his dad until moving to the Wales area in 1970 where he farmed the rest of his life. Harold and Janice moved into Red Oak twelve years ago. Harold was a 46 year lifetime member of the Red Oak Elks Lodge, former Classy Chassis Car Club member, Farm Bureau member and served many years as a 4-H leader for the Lincoln Hustlers. He enjoyed old cars, car shows, farm shows, camping, and reading Louis L'Amour books. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his wife: Janice VanMeter of Red Oak; daughter: Christine Adams and husband Dwayne of Wales, IA; son: Brian VanMeter and wife Tammi of Red Oak, IA; grandchildren: Heather Adams of Wales, IA; Shane Adams of Red Oak; Hayden VanMeter of Red Oak; and Katie VanMeter of Red Oak; great granddaughter: Sophia Adams of Wales, IA; sister-in-law: Elaine Campbell of Lincoln, NE; many nieces and nephews including nephew: Jeremy Clark and Angie Quist of Red Oak; and many other relatives and friends. There will be viewing and visitation with the family from 5-7 PM Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at a later date at the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Red Oak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association or the Red Oak Elks Lodge. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.