Harold Edgar Blossom

MADISON-Harold E. Blossom passed away on Friday, Jan.10, 2014, at the VA Hospital, Madison. He was born Aug 27, 1926 to Thorpe and Edna Blossom in Madison. He attended East High School. Harold went into the Army in 1944. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was a part of the Pacific Theatre in the Phillippines. Harold was a commercial artist professionally and worked for W.T. Rogers, Traex and the Menesha Co. He was also self -employed for several years. Harold enjoyed golf and was a pilot in his younger years. He was a member of the Free Masons and the Optimist Club of Madison. He was also a member of the Screaming Eagles Airplane Club, EEA and MARCS. In April of 1970 he married Joan Manthe who preceded him in death on Nov.1, 2013. Harold is survived by his sister, Lorna Blossom; two stepchildren, Jan (Jack) Kennedy and Mike (Kerry) Manthe. He has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his cousin, Hank (Nancy) Rolette who he was very close to; a sister-in-law, Eileen Blossom; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Also by the greatest neighbors in Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; a brother, Robert Blossom; and a nephew, Peter Blossom. Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at Noon, on Wednesday Jan.15, 2014. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday, with the Rev. John Swanson from Bethel Lutheran Church officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.