Harold Faherty

Harold H. Faherty, age 90, of Platteville, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at his home, under the care of Home Health United Hospice and surrounded by loved ones. Harold was born on December 7, 1925 in Platteville, a son of Charles & Margaret (Linden) Faherty.

Harold enlisted in the Marines, and served his country during World War II in the South Pacific. He was united in marriage to Lucille Blindert on August 16, 1949, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson.

After his retirement from Interstate Power Company, Harold enjoyed being a volunteer driver for The Aging and Disability Resource Center. One of Harold's most memorable moments was on May 18, 2010 when he was able to take part in the inaugural flight of the Honor Flight of Dubuque to visit Washington, DC to see the WW II Memorial and other military sites.

Harold is survived by his seven children, Steve of Hazelhurst, WI, Janel (John) Rasmussen of Albuquerque, NM, Dan (Deb Chapman) of Platteville, Terry of Cuba City, Randy (Kim Pearce) of Slidell, LA, Neil (Rhonda Dilley) of Spring Green, and Kay (Michael Holmes) Faherty of McFarland; twelve grandchildren, Amy (Keith) Medema, Angie (David) Brahm, Chris (Jackie) Faherty, Tadra (Richard) Mack, Ryan Faherty, Laura Rasmussen, Matthew (Kathleen) Rasmussen, Kitty (Brian) Bisson, Samantha Faherty, Adam (Quin) Faherty, Katelyn Faherty and Nolan Faherty; eleven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Pauline Mishefski, Rosemary (William) Baker, Karen (Bernard) Eastlick, and Barbara (Dennis) Young; three brothers, Keith (Joan), Joseph (Delores), and Patrick (Alice); two sisters-in-law, Joan and Shirley Faherty; special friend, Eleanor Noble and her family; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy in 2005; his parents; a son, Timothy in 1969; a sister, Eileen Olson; three brothers, Ralph, Francis, and Charles Faherty; two half-brothers, Paul and Maynard Faherty; and three half-sisters,  Florence, Virginia, and Mary.

Graveside Services with military honors accorded by Leo M. Kane American Legion Post #42 and Christopher Splinter VFW Post #5274, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, with Deacon Bill Bussan and Lindsay Guyer officiating. A Celebration of Life immediately followed at Scooter's Midway in  Potosi. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Platteville is assisting the family.