Harold John Zdroik

Harold John Zdroik of Eagle River died April 8, 2023, at the age of 90. Harry was born December 23, 1932, at the family farm in Starks, to the late Albin and Elizabeth (Ostrowski) Zdroik.
Harry's family moved to the Milwaukee area in 1940, and he spent much of his early life there. After high school, he served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during that time. Upon returning to the States, he married Jean (Buse) Zdroik on February 14, 1956. Harry and Jean started their family in the Milwaukee area and had four sons. Harold spent 42 years working for Ladish Quality Forging in Cudahy, WI. In 1972, Harry, Jean, and the kids moved to Eagle River to open Harry's Market, and Harry commuted to Cudahy to continue his work for Ladish for many years after their move. He is well known for his beautiful stone wishing wells and windmills that adorn so many yards in the Northwoods and beyond.
Harry and Jean enjoyed entertaining friends and family, especially every Christmas Eve.
In his spare time, he enjoyed playing horseshoes on area leagues and won many league and county championships well into his 80s. He was also an avid bowler in area leagues throughout his life. Until the start of Covid, you could find Harry and his long-time beloved companion, Joyce Leander, throwing horseshoes or bowling balls depending on the weather.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albin and Betty Zdroik; wife, Jean (Buse) Zdroik; son, Mark Zdroik; brothers, James Zdroik and Daniel Zdroik; and sister, RoseMarie Stankus. He is survived by his beloved companion, Joyce Leander; sons, Kent, Gary, and Todd Zdroik; sister, Patricia Mueller; grandchildren, Benjamin (Nicole) Zdroik and Jennie (Ryan) Paske; great-grandchildren, Braelyn and Bowen; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be at 11am on Friday April 21, 2023 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Eagle River, WI. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or Alzheimer's Association.