HAROLD W. MADES
HAROLD W. MADES
Harold W. Mades, 96, of Edgerton, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at Huntington Memory Care, Janesville. He was born in Sparta July 5, 1927, the son of John and Lydia (Becker) Mades. He was a 1945 graduate of West Salem High School. Harold married Jacqueline J. Ray Aug. 5, 1960, in Pigeon Falls, WI. She preceded him in death Jan. 8, 2024.
He worked for JATCO as a transport driver for many years until his retirement in 1986. He enjoyed reading, hunting at Dan’s cabin up north, fishing, woodworking and watching Brewers baseball. He loved going to his grandkids and great-grandkids athletic events. He was a member of Teamster Union #579 and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Edgerton.
Harold is survived by his three children, Ann Anderson of Janesville, Dan (Kathy) Mades of Janesville and Frederick (Heidi Kelly) Mades of Waukesha; five grandchildren, Tiffany (Jarrod Ryan) Anderson, Taylor (Matt) Paschke, Kyle (Tiffany Trowbridge) Mades, Austin (Tori) Mades and Brendan (Tabitha Groh) Mades; two step-grandchildren, Jennifer (Tony) Ray and Kelly (Nate) Lancaster; seven great-grandchildren, Chase, Ella, Hudson, Adley, Liam, Vincent and Wesley, with another great-grandson, Jett, due soon; sister-in-law Beverly Mades; brother-in-law Mike (Jean) Ray; nieces; nephews and other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Jackie; and siblings, Viola Garbers, Maynard Mades, Vernetta Fish, Marlin Mades, Waldemar Mades, Dean Mades and Lorraine Hunter; and an infant brother, Dean.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Edgerton, with Rev. Carl Seeger officiating. Burial was at Rock River Cemetery. Visitation was held Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials may be made to St. John Evangelical Church, 207 E. High St., Edgerton 53534. Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton, assisted the family. For online condolences: www.apfelfuneral.com.