Harold J. Andre
Harold J. Andre, 87, of Dodge, passed away peacefully, March 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born December 22, 1935, in Arcadia, to Angus and Thelma Andre. He attended Arcadia High School, graduating in 1955. Harold was united in marriage to Darlene Gibbons, April 28, 1956, in Pine Creek. Harold was a very hard worker and could not sit idle for very long. He was employed at National Can Retinning Company for several years, followed by his employment at Lake Center Industries for 25 years. Harold then worked at Nelson Muffler Company until his retirement. In addition to his full-time jobs, he drove a gas delivery truck for Dodge Oil Company for 10 years. His true enjoyment was helping David Hoesley and, later, Michael Hoesley, with crop planting and harvesting. Until two weeks before his death, Harold was determined to get better so he could get in a tractor and help with the spring field work.
Harold was a founding member and an officer of the Dodge Sportsmen’s Club for over 50 years. He charcoaled countless racks of chicken and fried thousands of steaks for the club’s annual fundraisers. Harold was a huge Packers, Badgers and Brewers fan and loved to go deer hunting. He was an avid card player, always looking to strike up the next game with whomever stopped by. Harold was a people person who brought laughter to all. He cherished his many friends. Harold adored his wife and loved his family dearly.
Harold is survived by Darlene, his wife of 66 years; daughter, Debbie Lince; sons: Randall (Beverly) Andre and Don (Karen) Andre; his six grandchildren: Jason (Stacie) Lince, Jenny (Dan) Scow, Diann Andre, Scott (Ashley) Andre, Jacob Andre, and Sarah Andre; and his nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Richard and Thomas; and sisters: Rosemary (Thomas) Klink and Kathleen (David) Glaser.
In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by brothers: Robert and Lee; sister, Patricia Misch; daughter, Diane; father and mother-in-law, Leo and Rose Gibbons; and brothers and sisters-in-law: David Gibbons, La Verne Grulkowski, Bill and Joyce Jereczek, Jeanette Andre, and Marge Andre.
A Mass of Chrisitian burial will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Creek, with Reverend Kyle Laylan officiating. Family and Friends were welcomed for visitation on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., where there was a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service, followed by a Rosary, at Wozney-Killian Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to mass at church on Wedesnday. Harold will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Church. To express condolences to his family online, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.
