Harold O. Fust, of Shawano, formerly of Gillett, passed away Feb. 27, 2014. He was born Nov. 19, 1920, to the late Fred and Bertha Fust near Wittenberg.
On June 13, 1942, he married Annabelle Huntington. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2006. Harold served in World War II in the Army Air Corps from Nov. 4, 1942, to Dec. 28, 1945, in New Guinea, Biak and the Philippines, receiving a Bronze Star. When he returned home from the war, he became a farmer and a logger, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Harold was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hintz, and served many years as an elder of the church.
Harold is survived by two children, David (Sigi) Fust, of Crivitz, and Deborah (Steven) Schroeder, of Gillett; five grandchildren, Flori (Jim) Jesperson, of Merrill, Harold D. Fust, of Sobieski, Hans Fust, of Nevada, Monique (Rob) Rosenthal, of Appleton, and Jenelle Schroeder, of Gillett; nine great-grandchildren, Heidi (Josh) Odegard, Paul and David Jesperson, Alex Fust, Gavin and Rafe Rosenthal, Draven, LilyAnne, and Oni Schroeder; three great-great granddaughters, Madelyn, Isabelle and Amelia Odegard; one sister, Alice Knope, of Clintonville; two sisters-in-law, Delores Ziemer, of Shawano, and Harriet Brooks, of Florida; and one brother-in-law, Bert (Carol) Huntington, of Shawano; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by one son, Elmer Fust; one great-grandson, James Fust; two sisters, Viola Ross and Edna Fink; and one brother, Elmer Fust.
Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church, Hintz. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. at the church with Pastor Mike Paholke officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery at a later date.
Kuehl Funeral Home will be assisting the family.
Harold’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Birch Hill Care Center for their great care and friendship while he was there with them. Also, to Heartland Hospice for being there for us as Harold’s journey came to an end. Thank you to everyone who would visit and remember Harold with beautiful cards and prayers, and to Pastor Michael Paholke for the hunting and fishing stories he shared with Harold and for all his spiritual support.
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