Harold Poast
December 18, 1917 - March 17, 2015
Obituary
Poast, Harold A.
MONONA-Harold A. Poast, Sr., age 97, of Monona passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Waunakee Manor. He was born on Dec. 18, 1917 in the Brigham Township in Wis., the son of Herman and Tena (Peterson) Poast. Harold was united in marriage with Jennie Grignano on May 10, 1942 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He has been a resident of Madison since 1927. Harold was a graduate of Madison West High School, class of 1935, and of Madison Business College. He also attended the University of Wisconsin. Harold served with the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II and attained the rank of Master Sergeant. He joined the Anthony Grignano Company, construction business in 1948 and was employed for 31 years, retiring as president in 1979. Harold was past president of the Association of General Contractor (A.G.C.). He was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Monona and of the Knights of Columbus. In his spare time, Harold enjoyed golf, volunteering with AARP, but especially loved to play his banjo and guitar. In his lifetime he played for various bands in the Madison area and most recently played with the “Southern Wisconsin Old Time Fiddlers”. Harold is survived by his children, Harold “Butch” (Ellen Myhre) Poast, Jr., Kathleen (Ray) Stark, Diana Poast and David Poast; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Doug (Maria) Drake; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jennie, in 1990; daughter, Linda Drake; brothers, Clifford and Kenny; and sister, Sylvia Bryant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 209 South St., Waunakee, with Msgr. James Gunn presiding, at 11 a.m., on Friday, March 20, 2015. Burial will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Madison. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. Thanks to the staff at Waunakee Manor and St. Jude Hospice. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Mar 20, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Waunakee) • 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Mar 20, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Waunakee) • 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI
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Memories
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Joe Kassel
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I can remember going over to Harold and Jenny's house to have spaghetti dinner with the family. Jenny would be in the kitchen with the girls cooking and Harold would be with the boys playing guitar and banjo.
Those were great times!
He will be missed but now he is in Heaven with his beloved Jenny ...
K
Kskeith1@aim.com
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May your happy and warm memories quickly replace the pain and grief you are experiencing now . Love , Karen Sue & Errol.
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lisa
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We'll greatly miss our friend and neighbor, and the backyard concerts. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Poast family and friends.
Lisa and Ken
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Gary Poast
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I loved and admired uncle Harold, he always had a smile on his face and time for others. I remember how close we all were and all the Sunday afternoons we shared.
It saddens me to know my aunts and uncles are gone but I take comfort knowing he is in heaven with those that went before him.
My sympathy to the family and all who will miss him as I will, may he rest in peace.
Gary and Beth Poast
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paul breitnauer
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please accept my heartfelt condolences. sure will miss harold's effervescent smile,friendly greetings and and the family's caring presence around the manor. requiescat in pace. sincerely,
KH
Kay Heggestad
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My condolences to all the family with a special HELLO to Kathy.. Kathy and I were grade school buddies spending many a night slumbering in at each others' homes. I am so sorry for your loss.