John Hario
April 24, 1924 - August 17, 2016
Obituary
Hario, John Victor MADISON-John Victor Hario, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Karmenta Care Center. He was born on April 24, 1924, in Hibbing, Minn., the son of John E. and Marie (Nehiba) Hario. John was in the U.S. Navy serving in World War II as a Seebee in the Construction Naval Battalion. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Chemical Engineering. John met Colleen Corkery, the love of his life in Hibbing, Minn. and they married on Sept. 19, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. After they married, they moved to Seattle, Wash. and started a family. John worked for Boeing for nearly 20 years before moving the family of eight plus Tiger, the dog, to Madison. He retired from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources after 20 years. John was a Boy Scout leader for over 25 years, which included being Scoutmaster and supporting his son, James, in becoming an Eagle Scout. His love for the outdoors encompassed traveling with his wife and his family to many state and national parks throughout the United States. John is survived by his wife, Colleen; children, John C. (Jeanette Alcocer) Hario of Des Moines, Iowa, Ellen Hario of Madison, Paul Hario of Madison, Patricia Hario of Madison, James (Rebecca Fauerbach) of Monroe, Mich., and Kathryn (Carl) Trickle; grandchildren, Neal (Leeann) Hario, Elizabeth (Willliam Goodell) Hario, Robert (Kira) Hario, Mark Hario, Tanner Trickle and Tyler Trickle; great-grandchildren, Ethan Hario, Kayden Hario, Zachary Hario, Morgan Goodell, and Alina Hario; sister, Barbara (Pitzel) Moore of Vancouver, Wash.; and nieces, nephews and other loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Neil; and grandson, PFC Eric Hario. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 413 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Badger Honor Flight. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Karmenta Care Center for their compassionate care the past three years. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Aug 20, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Aug 20, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Karl Kiefer
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John was one of our leaders in Boy Scouts and had a very good sense of humor and would let us get away with some stuff to a point but then start yelling at us when we had gone to far. He was a good teacher and was fun to be around most of the time and I have good memories of him, best wishes to his family .
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Judy Tegtman
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Colleen and family, sending prayers as you mourn John's passing. Colleen and I have been friends for many years and as a social worker I worked with her when she needed help with resources for John. What a wonderful, loving couple. Sending love! Judy T.
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Steve Boreen
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John was a very good man. He was a big influence for me in getting my Eagle Scout Award. He had a great sense of humor and a good scout leader. He was always at scout meetings and camping trips and made them little more fun. My condolences to his family and sorry for your loss. Steve Boreen
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Margaret (Peg) Rasch
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I worked with John at the DNR water grants program. He was knowledgeable, helpful and a joy to work with. My condolences on your loss of a genuine person. With sympathy, Peg Rasch
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Jane Manville DeRosia
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Colleen and family, I am so sorry to hear this news. You guys were wonderful neighbors and I hope you can find comfort in your memories of John
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Mark Feltskog
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I'm so sorry for your loss. As a Boy Scout leader, Mr. Hario sacrificed many weekends and evenings to developing men of me and many others. He was a good, patient, and generous man; the world is impoverished by his passing.