Racine- Donald E. Harmann, 80, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan –All Saints Medical Center on Friday, December 9, 2011, surrounded with the love of his praying family.
Don was born in Whitewater, WI on August 13, 1931 to the late Arthur and Ruth (nee: Gordon) Harmann, Sr. The family moved to the Sturtevantarea when Don was seven years old. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1950.
On September 6, 1952 he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Rose Ella (nee: Mueller) Harmann. Don was employed by Racine Hydraulics / Rexnord for over 30 years until he went to work for Thermal Transfer, from where he retired in 1993.
Don was a proud member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church where he had served as a usher, sang in the choir and was active in the Senior Club. As a tireless volunteer, he served our community on the Sturtevant and Mt. Pleasant Fire Departments; was a Junior Achievement Advisor; and was a tutor at Schulte School. Among his interests, Don enjoyed gardening, playing cards, traveling, camping and loved spending time with his grandchildren as well as attending their sports and scholastic activities.
Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Rose Ella; their children, Cynthia (Chuck) Comello, Jeffrey (Peggy) Harmann, Patrick Harmann and Scott (Gail) Harmann; grandchildren, Joey Harmann, Elizabeth (Alex) Lisic, Alex Harmann and Kyle Harmann; great-grandson, Evan Lisic; sister-in-law, Audrey Harmann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his beloved son, Keith Harmann (November 7, 2007); brother, Arthur Harmann Jr.; sister, Marilyn (Lloyd) Newman; Rose Ella’s parents, Peter and Elizabeth Mueller; and sister-in-law, Rita (Lester) Feuerer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm in St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 – 95th Street in Sturtevant, with Rev. Paul L. Raczynski officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Tuesday from 4-6 pm. Private entombment will take place in the mausoleum of Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Sebastian Church or to one’s favorite charity have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Rev. Paul L. Raczynski for his sincere caring for our family and spiritual needs; and to the wonderful staff at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints, especially Dr. Howard Short, Dr. John Brennan and the CVI 3rd and 5th Floors for the compassionate care given in our time of need. May God bless all of you!
Marie Aiello says
My deepest sympathy to the entire Harmann family. I have so many fond memories of all of you.
God Bless.
Marie Aiello
Mark Feuerer says
Looks like there’s enough now for a 4-handed sheepshead game in heaven… we’ll miss you Uncle Don!
Mark Feuerer says
Make that 5-handed – Grandpa Mueller has the deck and has been waiting for a full table!
Mike and Ginny Mason says
Condolences to all the Harmann family. We grief with you at your loss which is Heavens gain. Our prayers are with our friends Jeff and Peggy..may God comfort you and give you His peace.
Susie Looper says
Jeff, i’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Love, Susie
Deb & Joe Griffin says
To The Family
I’m Peggy’s cousin & want to thank the two of you for raising Jeff to be a wonderful husband, father & Grandfather. You two did a great job on your children. Jeff has always been so kind to my husband & I & the rest of our family. I know that you raised him well with lots of love!!
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you say good bye to a wonderful man.
Deb & Joe Griffin
Al & MaryEllen Cole says
We’ve known Don for a long time, through Marilyn & Lloyd, Thermal Transfer, and St. Sebastian’s. Our deepest sympathies go out to everyone. Thoughts and prayers are ongoing as you go through this sad tme.
Mary Kohr says
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a super guy. Your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Katie Weis says
Although I never really got to know Don very well during his time at the hospital, I wanted to let you all know what an honor it was to have the opportunity to take care of him. In the brief time with him I could tell what a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa he was by how amazing you all were. My thoughts and prayers go to all of you during this time of need and I hope that soon you will be able to smile and laugh from the many memories he has left behind.