Harold G. Radandt

1920 - 2011

Radandt, Harold G.

Harold G. Radandt, age 90, of 801 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, May 14, 2011, at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Sept. 30, 1920, in Manitowoc, son of the late Fredrick F. And Emma (Metzger) Radandt III. Harold was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1938. He served during World War II with the United States Navy Seabees Division in the Pacific Theatre, specifically Guam and Okinowa from 1942 - 1945. He was called back to active duty from 1950 - 1953 during the Korean Conflict. During this time, he served in California at the Amphibious Base as a heavy equipment instructor. Harold was honorably discharged in November of 1953, with the rank of Machinist 1st Class.

On Feb. 8, 1947, he married the former Mary LaPean at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, by Msgr. George Radandt. She preceded him in death on May 31, 2003. In November of 1944, Harold, along with his two brothers, Fred and George, founded Fred Radandt Sons and in 1966, the family business created Sheboygan Sand & Gravel. In 1967, Manitowoc Disposal was also founded. Harold served as president of Manitowoc Disposal until 1987, at which time he retired. During the 1950's, Fred Radandt Sons, in conjunction with Pleuss Realty, developed numerous subdivisions including River Heights and White Water Acres, the most recent development being Grand View on County LS, south of Manitowoc.

Harold was a member of many organizations which include Elks's Club #687 - Life member of 58 years (Past Exhalted Ruler), 1st Kiwanis Club - Past President - Hixon Fellow (57 years), Eagles Club (45 years), American Legion Post 88 (59 years), AmVets Post 99 (35 years), Veterans of Foreign Wars (64 years), Capital Civic Centre - Charter Member, US Navy Plank Owner, UCT Club - 64 years United Commercial Traveler, San Diego Yacht Club (60 years), Manitowoc Yacht Club - Life Member, Little Sturgeon Yacht Club - Charter Member, Sea Gull Club of Manitowoc, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc Historical Society - Life Member and Past Vice President, Rogers Street Fishing Village - Life Member, Brownsville Texas Historical Society - Life Member, Wisconsin State Historical Society - Life Member, Rabit Hash Kentucky Historical Society - Life Member, Two Rivers Historical Society - Life Member, Chilton Steam Engine Club, Luxemburg Steam Engine Club, Old Farm Equipment Club - Rio Grande Valley Texas, Mid Lakes Rustic Iron Club, National PKE, Steam, Gas, Horse Association - Brownsville, Penn., Lakeshore Two Cylinder Club, Historical Construction Equipment Association - Board of Directors, Vice-President of the River Heights Corp., established in 1958 by Radandt Sons/Pluess Realty Co., and the corp. in 1960 developed the White Water Acres subdivision in Manitowoc.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Nancy & Daniel Newberg, Donna and Michael Luedtke; two sons and daughters-in-law: Fred and Sheree Radandt, Edward and Lori Radandt, all of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Jon Newberg and special friend, Lynn Zimney, Manitowoc; James (Amy) Newberg, Manitowoc; Michaela (Chris) Brisch, New Port Richey, Fla.; Joseph (Angie) Luedtke, Manitowoc; Angela (Mike) Marshburn, Manitowoc; Nicholas (Katie) Radandt, Manitowoc; Jessica (Christopher) Arnold, Two Rivers; and David Radandt, Two Rivers; ten great-grandchildren: Aidan and Cohen Newberg, Jamison, Calin and Quinten Brisch, Sera and Benjamin Luedtke, Cameron and Noah Marshburn and Skylar Arnold; one step-great-grandchild: Aarron Hoffmann; a sister: LaVerne Gutman, St. Nazianz; a sister-in-law: Mary Anne Radandt, Green Bay; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Frank LaPean, Manitowoc; Ruth (Lloyd) Gosz, Manitowoc; Grace Blymire, Sheboygan; and a special family friend: Sister Rose Kreutzer, Fond du Lac. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

He was also preceded in death by a son: David Radandt; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Claribel and Roland Schaus, Leona and Elmore Heinz; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Fred and Agnes Radandt, George and Marcella Radandt; and three brothers-in-law: Jerry Gutman, Merlin Rousse and Robert Blymire.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial of his cremated remains to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by AmVets Post #99.

As per Harold's request, there will be no public visitation prior to the service.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements