Harold R. Streett, 100 years young, of Gettysburg, PA, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born in Stewartstown, PA, on August 5, 1925, the son of the late Eli Turner & Edith (Althouse) Streett. Harold was predeceased by his wife, Louise (Guise) Streett, who died April 15, 2009.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Marine Corps. Harold worked for the former Dave Oyler Lincoln Mercury Dealership in Gettysburg from 1949 to 1961 and for 37 years served as a sales representative with Americana Souvenir & Gifts Co. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. Harold is survived by his children, Lucinda “Cindy” Streett Quint of West Deptford, NJ, and Michael Streett of Rodanthe, NC, two grandchildren, Lisa Liebetrau and Lt. Col. Mark Streett Quint, four great-grandchildren, Victoria, Max, Charlotte, and Nathan, and his companion of 15 years, Bonnie Knapp.
He was predeceased by two granddaughters, Shelly and Heather Streett, a brother, Murrell Streett, and a sister, Romaine Grove. Interment with full military honors provided by the Adams County Allied Veterans will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Evergreen Cemetery. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
Harold Streett came into our lives some 48 years ago, when my parents had a theatre and gift shop in Gettysburg. He was a rep for some of the gifts we sold. I was a high school freshman working at the business, and Harold unwittingly became my first real world instructor on economics, the concepts of wholesale and retail, consumer desires, sales tax, trends, and the art of selling. When he would show up for appointments at our business, I would watch and listen like a hawk, because he was so good. Smooth as silk. A master of suggestive selling. He would leave with an order in his pocket, usually larger than we were anticipating, but it was a win-win for everybody. I employ all of his techniques in my business that I run today. He spoke of his wife and kids with such great love and affection, always. I had the pleasure of seeing him 10 years ago this week, and I blurted out, “Harold Streett!” Because I’ll never forget his name. He flashed that smile, and oh-so-calmly said, “David, how are you?”
Harold Streett came into our lives some 48 years ago, when my parents had a theatre and gift shop in Gettysburg. He was a rep for some of the gifts we sold. I was a high school freshman working at the business, and Harold unwittingly became my first real world instructor on economics, the concepts of wholesale and retail, consumer desires, sales tax, trends, and the art of selling. When he would show up for appointments at our business, I would watch and listen like a hawk, because he was so good. Smooth as silk. A master of suggestive selling. He would leave with an order in his pocket, usually larger than we were anticipating, but it was a win-win for everybody. I employ all of his techniques in my business that I run today. He spoke of his wife and kids with such great love and affection, always. I had the pleasure of seeing him 10 years ago this week, and I blurted out, “Harold Streett!” Because I’ll never forget his name. He flashed that smile, and oh-so-calmly said, “David, how are you?”