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Neenah - Harold Kenneth Silver, 85, passed away Saturday March 6, 2021. Harold was preceded in death by his wife Katheryn; they celebrated 59 years together before Katheryn passed away on March 7, 2014 in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Harold is survived by his daughters: Audrey-Arizona, Mary (Tom) -Wisconsin, Janis (Dennis) Idaho, and Cheryl (Eric) Wisconsin; and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also, sisters-in-law Pat, Arizona and Joanne, Michigan; brother-in-law Bob, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by son, Christopher; parents Theron and Ruby; brother, Harvey; sister-in-law, Linda.
Harold was born September 29, 1935 in Ludington, Michigan. He married Katheryn on September 5th, 1954. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1957 with a BS in Chemical Engineering, then moved to Neenah, Wisconsin to work at Marathon Company. He retired from Reynolds Metal Company in 1997.
Harold was active in National Square Dance Campers, a family activity, as a caller and serving on the board of directors for many years. As a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Neenah, Harold was involved in activities including teaching Sunday School, meeting with the Retired Men's Club and was often found in the kitchen helping with various events. For many years Harold aided in the "Gourmet" part of Best Friends, Neenah-Menasha's Gourmet Bike Tours.
Harold enjoyed finding treasures at auctions and rummage sales. visiting Renaissance Fairs with his family and friends in the persona of a wizard. After retirement he let his artistic side show with 3D photography and creating jewelry, decorative trees and happy creatures with wire and stone. A memory Harold often shared with the family was the time during his college years that he worked on various car ferries on Lake Michigan, the Badger, the Spartan, the "41".
Harold's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Westgor Funeral Home and the entire staff at ThedaCare at Home Hospice, for all their care and compassion.
No services will be held at this time. Any memories you would like to share with the family can be posted on Westgor Funeral Homes website.
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Susan (Short) Stachowiak
March 23, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family. I danced to Harold's wonderful calling as a Teen Twister. My mom, Therese,
long-time square dancer, sends loving thoughts also.
Len Nancy
March 23, 2021
You are now at home with Kathy. Harold was a very nice person to be with and work with in the church kitchen. We will miss you when we get back sometime in the future. Now angels sing with you...
Diane Kulick
March 21, 2021
I had the privilege of working with Harold at American Can Company for years - he was a great friend. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Jack and Mary Guhl
March 21, 2021
We are thankful to have shared many happy years with Kathy and Harold in square dancing and camping activities.
We also appreciated and enjoyed sharing involvement as active members at The First United Methodist Church in Neenah. Harold was always willing to go the extra mile with help wherever needed. We
Patti Houlihan
March 20, 2021
I had the privilege to work with Harold for many years at the Best Friends Gourmet Bike Tour - He was always willing to help with anything and he always kept us supplied with zip locked bags. I am so sorry to hear of his loss - he will be truly missed by us and I will always remember his wonderful spirit. Harold and Kathy were big part of our bike tour and they both are people who I will never forget. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Patti - Best Friends of NM now Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central WI.
Lisa Thiede
March 20, 2021
Harold was a very special soul...kind, gentle, giving. He helped with the Best Friends Bike Tour for many years and always showed up early with a smile on his face and kept us calm in the chaos. I can’t express my appreciation for all he did but more than that...who he was. I’m so blessed out paths crossed. I will be forever grateful. Lisa Thiede
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