Harold Zweifel

FITCHBURG-Harold J. “Red” Zweifel, age 93, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at the Veteran’s Hospital. He was born on July 8, 1919 in Mt. Horeb, the son of Anton and Anna (Brieler) Zweifel. Red was the beloved husband of Ruby M. Larsen for 50 years, loving father of Susan (Pete) Lahm, loving grandfather to Mathew (Brenda) Lahm and best great-grandpa to Mason Lahm. Red served during World War II in Patton’s army. He was wounded and received the Purple Heart during fighting in the European Theatre. Despite significant lasting injury Red worked hard all his life. He owned a bar, managed a nightclub, delivered dry cleaning and milk, sold Fuller Brushes, drove semi and plowed snow for the city of Madison. Red finally retired (briefly) as a supervisor at the new city recycling center. He then went on working to age 85. Red and Ruby wintered in Florida and loved spending time on the water at their many homes on Lake Wisconsin. One of Red's greatest joys in life was driving a new car. Red’s love as a father was unconditional and unending. Red is further survived by his children of his first marriage, Wayne (Carolyn) Zweifel, Jan (Larry) Bushinger, and Jim (Judy) Zweifel and their families. Red was preceded in death by his wife Ruby, his parents, three brothers and an “infant” sister. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 with Pastor Jerry Amstutz presiding. Interment will military honors will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Madison. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until the time of the services at the funeral home. Memorials may be given in Red and Ruby’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association. For online condolences please visit www.gundersonfh.com. “You’re my everything” Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Rd 608-442-5002 www.gundersonfh.com Cemetery: Interment will military honors will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Madison. Memorials may be given in Red and Ruby’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until the time of the services at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 with Pastor Jerry Amstutz presiding