Bert E. Harshman

December 23, 1934 - June 11, 2017

Bert Ellsworth Harshman, 83 passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at American Lutheran Home, Menomonie, WI. He was born December 23, 1934 in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI to Lem and Ida (Holten) Harshman. He was raised in the Town of Spring Brook and graduated from Aggie High School. Bert served in the Army from 1960 - 1962 in Germany. Bert married Mae Knott in 1960 and was a lifelong resident of Menomonie. He worked for Halverson Bus Line, Retzloff and Ryder, Sanna Dairies as well as with his brother Frank at his mechanic shop south of Menomonie, called Harshman's Repair. Bert enjoyed being in nature, fishing, hunting, and splitting wood. A hobby he enjoyed was tinkering with cars, particularly Studebakers. Neighbors, friends or relatives were grateful for his help he unselfishly offered; from home or car repair to sharing the location of a secret fishing spot. His witty humor, catchphrases, unique greetings, and words of wisdom will be cherished, missed and remembered with fondness. Bert is survived by: His children; Brenda (Mark) Grambo of Menomonie, Cindy (Robert) Wyss of Menomonie, Ken (Kim) Harshman of Menomonie, Teresa Trawitzke of Milwaukee; Eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one sister Hilda Young of St. Paul, MN; As well as several nieces and nephews and of special mention nephew Dan Harshman of Menomonie. Bert is preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Arnold and an infant sister, Sarah Jane; brothers Frank Harshman and Vern Harshman; brother-in-law William Young, sisters-in-law Marlene Harshman and Molly Harshman. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 16th, service to follow at 11:00 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Pastor Robert Koepp officiating. Burial will be in Fall City Cemetery in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI with military honors by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. The family requests memorials be made to American Lutheran Home.