Harvey Alton Appelt, 85, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 1, 2024.  He was born in Lavaca County to Louis Jr. and Josephine (Haas) Appelt on November 3, 1938.

Harvey graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1957 and the University of Texas at Austin in 1963.  He went on to obtain his Master's Degree in Education and counselor's certificate from Prairie View A&M University.

On December 28, 1963, Harvey married Helen Layton at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.  They celebrated 60 years of marriage.  He was a devoted father of three daughters.  He was a car enthusiast and loved his convertibles.  He enjoyed spending time on the farm with his longhorn cattle and German Shepherd dogs.

Harvey was a dedicated educator and school counselor for 46 years.  He began his teaching career in Westhoff and continued his passion for education at Industrial CISD and Hallettsville ISD.  After a brief retirement, he served as guidance counselor at Moulton ISD and Sacred Heart Catholic School.  He touched many young lives and inspired them to achieve greater accomplishments.

Harvey is survived by:  his wife Helen; daughters, Sharon Appelt Timm & husband, Robert of Hallettsville and Alana Appelt McCarn & husband, Chris of The Woodlands; son-in-law Horacio Carrizal; and four grandchildren, Reid Timm, Alexander Carrizal, Jacob Carrizal, and Claire Carrizal.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Tammy Appelt Carrizal.

Funeral Mass Service: 10 am, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: starting at 5 pm, with Rosary starting at 6 pm, Tuesday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Reid Timm, Alexander Carrizal, Jacob Carrizal, Michael Haas, Randy Haas, Jeffery Layton, and Timothy Layton. Officiant: Msgr. John Peters. Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic School, Lavaca County Texas Exes Scholarship Fund or donor's choice. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Hallettsville.