Harvey Hilbert Weishaar, age 84, of Westfield, Wisconsin was called home to heaven on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Montello Care Center in Montello, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westfield, Wisconsin. Rev. Ronald E. Riemer will officiate. Interment will be at the Harrisville Cemetery, Harris Township, Marquette County, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Harvey was born June 9, 1926 in Harris Township, Marquette County, Wisconsin to Fred and Anna (Wachholz) Weishaar. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Harrisville. Harvey grew up on the family farm. Harveys family farmed in Harris and later Newton Townships. He attended Slatter Elementary School. Harvey enjoyed farming with horses, and worked for many local farmers throughout the years. He also worked seasonally at the canning factory in Markesan, and drove a canned milk route for Shields Creamery for many years. Harvey worked for his brother, Alvin and his sister-in-law, Alma until his retirement in 1988.
Harvey was always there when there was hay or straw to bale, cattle to be fed, and any other farm chores to be done.
Harvey enjoyed working with the animals, listening to polka music and dancing, eating chocolate, and attending tractor pulls.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Anna (Wachholz) Weishaar; brothers: Leonard Weishaar, Alvin Weishaar; and sister, Lavila Wagner.
Survivors:
Sister-in-law: Alma Mike of Westfield, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Eldon Wagner of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Special Friend: Edna Beutler of Westfield, Wisconsin
Niece: Mary (Kenon) Smith of Montello, Wisconsin
Nephew: John (Dawn) Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Nephew: David (Heidi) Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Niece: Beth Weishaar of Neenah, Wisconsin
Great-Nephew: Christopher Smith of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Nephew: Robin Smith of Montello, Wisconsin
Great-Nephew: Joshua Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Nephew: Jacob Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Niece: Amanda Smith of Montello, Wisconsin
Great-Niece: Krystal Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Niece: Victoria Smith of Montello, Wisconsin
Great-Nephew: Justin Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Niece: Emily Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Nephew: Jonathan Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Niece: Megan Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Niece: Kaitlin Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Great-Niece: Abbey Weishaar of Westfield, Wisconsin
Further survived by other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.