Harold H. Ney

Harold H. Ney, age 86 of rural Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Harold was born on June 18, 1936 in Sheboygan County, son of the late Emil and Waleska (Stecker) Ney. The family moved to the town of Kossuth following his birth and he attended local schools and graduated from Mishicot High School in 1954. Following high school Harold joined the National Guard and later became a member of the Army Reserves, Company 377 retiring after 14 years. He was a production supervisor at the Mirro Company, retiring after 47 years. On June 4, 1966 Harold was married to Jean M. Rabas at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Stangelville. Following Harold’s retirement, the couple enjoyed travelling throughout the United States and Europe.

Harold was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc, Johnson-Hershman American Legion Post #363 of Denmark, Two Rivers Senior Center, Rockwood-Francis Creek Senior Citizens, “Lakeshore” 2 Cylinder Club, the Management Club of Mirro and a former 27-year member of the Township of Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Department. Harold enjoyed deer hunting from the age of sixteen, hunting in Wisconsin, other states and Canada. His love of John Deere tractors is legendary, he collected them and his farm became his hobby following retirement. Harold attended many tractors shows, playing Sheepshead and loved polka music. He played the tuba in a polka band for many years.

Survivors include his wife: Jean Ney, rural Manitowoc; two sons: Christopher Ney, Two Rivers, Doug Ney, West Bend; two granddaughters: Merrit Ney, West Bend, Emma Ney, Minneapolis, MN; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Dorothy Ney, Two Rivers, Gary (Nancy) Rabas, Luxemburg, Wayne (Susie) Rabas, Luxemburg, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Emil and Waleska Ney; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Joe and Gertie (Mancheski) Rabas; 4 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law: Nelson (Frances Ney-Doughman) Ney, George Ney, Louie (Ruth) Ney, Clarence (Violet) Ney; 3 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law: Evangeline (Alfred) Engelbrecht, Caroline (Norbert) Malchek, Helen (Rudy) Bender.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo Site, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. Doug LeCaptain will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens will take place on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Following the service Military honors will be accorded by the Johnson-Hershman American Legion Post #363 of Denmark in front of the church. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Following the Military Honors all friends and family are invited to a luncheon at City Limits, 3627 County Road CR, Manitowoc. Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home Manitowoc location is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

Harold’s family would like to thank the staff at River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, especially Kris and Michelle for their care and concern.

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