John P. Harsh Jr.

December 18, 1930 - January 25, 2022

John P. Harsh, Jr., age 91, of King, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home-Ainsworth Hall. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 18, 1930, a son of the late John and Carolina (Bartaloti) Harsh. John married Peggy J. McClintock on December 2, 1950 in Milwaukee and were married for 49 years. She preceded him in death. John served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was on the USS Tarawa, USS Valcour and USS Valley Forge. He was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. Survivors include his Sons: Michael J. (Sandy) Harsh, Wales, WI; Kenneth A. (Susan) Harsh, Sussex, WI; Grandchildren: April Molitor, Jennifer A. (Brian) Mack and Jonathan M. Harsh; Great Grandchildren: Breckin A. Strand and Nolan E. Strand. He is also survived by his sisters Caroline Riviere (Bruce Robrahn), Elizabeth Thompson and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Carolina Harsh; his wife, Peggy J. Harsh; a son, James M. Harsh; a grandson, Daniel J. Harsh; step brothers, Carl Terek and Steve Terek; step sister, Mary Terek-Farkas and brothers-in-law Bill Riviere and Eugene Thompson. A Funeral Service will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI at 1 PM on Monday, January 31st, 2022. Visitation will be held on Monday, from 11 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Funeral Service also to be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park - Chapel of the Flowers in Brookfield, WI at 2 PM on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022. Visitation on Tuesday will be held from 1 PM until the time of service at Wisconsin Memorial Park - Chapel of the Flowers. Entombment will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park with military honors.