Harvey McFarland

McFarland/Wisconsin Dells- Harvey McFarland, age 95, died on Monday, August 4, 2008.  He was born to Joe and Mary McFarland on October 22, 1912 in the town of Dunn.  Harvey had two brothers and four sisters.  He married Gwendolyn Lane in 1932.  Together they had three children, Connie, Tom and Joe.  Harvey lived virtually his entire life in McFarland until moving to Wisconsin Dells in 2005.  He had an intimate knowledge of the history of McFarland which he enjoyed sharing with friends and family.  Harvey was proud to be the grandson of the founder of McFarland, William Hugh McFarland.  Harvey was a farmer, businessman and former member of the McFarland Village board.  After retiring he worked part time for the McFarland School district.  His greatest pleasure in his later years was being visited by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was quick with his wit and contagious smile.  We were all blessed to have him here for a while.  Harvey is survived by his sons, Rev. Tom (Jackie) of Oshkosh and Joe of Wisconsin Dells; two grandchildren, Shelly and Shaun; four great grandchildren, Ashley, Justin, Ben and Paul; and siblings, Dorothy Kolofski of Florida and Jeanette Bump of Randolph.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn; his daughter, Connie; brothers, Roy and Milo; and sisters, Lillian Leuth and Avenal Ditreich.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home, 5801 Highway 51, McFarland.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 8, 2008 at Roselawn Memorial Park Chapel, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Council of the Blind, White Cane Fund.  Our thanks to the staff at Harmony Assisted Living in McFarland, Divine Savior Extended Care in Portage, Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, and to the doctors and staff at Divine Savior Intensive Care Unit, for their patience, professionalism and compassion.  Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home McFarland, (608) 838-0655