Harold Mokwa's Obituary
Harold Mokwa, age 84, of Wild Rose, WI, passed away Thursday, August 10th, 2006. He was born in Milwaukee on April 3, 1922, the son of Anthony and Sally (Jagodzinski) Mokwa. Harold was a Navy pilot veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific. Shortly after, he attended the UW-Madison where he graduated with a degree in Metallurgy. While in Madison, he met Evelyn and they were married on August 11, 1951 in Milwaukee. In 1960, Harold and Evelyn moved to Wild Rose with their two children to start a foundry called Shelmet Precision Casting Co., with two partners. He spent the rest of his life in Wild Rose enjoying his accomplished business, his family, friends and favorite pastime, golf. He is survived by Wife: Evelyn Mokwa, Wild Rose, WI; Daughter: Mary (Don) Jones, Pewaukee, WI; Son: James (Lou Ann) Mokwa, Waupaca, WI; Grandchildren: Nick & Kaitlyn Jones, Pewaukee, WI; Mali Schneiter, Waupaca, WI; Sister: Marcia (David) Trinastic, East Troy, WI. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ralph and Richard. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 AM on Monday, August 14, 2006 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wautoma, with Father Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Entombment will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Milwaukee. A memorial has been established. The Holly Funeral Home of Wild Rose assisted the family with arrangements. www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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