Harold L. Pedersen

Harold L. Pedersen

May 18, 1924 - October 27, 2022

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MADISON - Harold Pedersen, age 98, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at the Madison VA Hospital. He was born on May 18, 1924, in Allens Grove, Wis., the son of Hans and Dora (Berner) Pedersen.


Harold graduated from Racine Park High School in 1943 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. When he returned to Racine, he met the love of his life, Audrey Cook. They married on Nov. 18, 1950. Harold and Audrey raised children in Racine and lived there until retirement, when they moved to Tomahawk, Wis. They enjoyed 25 years in Tomahawk before moving to Madison in 2016.


Harold is survived by his wife, Audrey; son, Thomas (Alice) Pedersen; daughters, Kaye Mathwich and Susan (Ronald) Arnold; grandchildren, Thomas Mathwich Jr., Peter Mathwich, Eric Mathwich, April (Tristan) Lipkie, Ross Pedersen and David (Katelyn) Arnold; and great-grandchildren, Camille and Edith Lipkie. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Thomas Mathwich; and sister, Louise Anderson.


A memorial service will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, with Pastor Sheryl Erickson presiding. Visitation will be held at the church immediately preceding the service, starting at 10 a.m.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison, Grace Lutheran Church in Tomahawk or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Fri Dec 2, 2022 @ 11:30 AM - 11:40 AM CDT
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Berit Jensen
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Our deepest condolences to the entire Pedersen family. We think of you. ❤️❤️ Best regards from Berit & Søren, Denmark
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Donna Dusso
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I was sad to hear that Harold has passed away. I enjoyed meeting and talking with both Audrey and Harold when I volunteered at Coventry Village. Harold was a kind, friendly man and a good sport, participating in my programs even though he didn’t particularly like word games, which most of them were. My sincere sympathy to the family. I hope the happy memories of your many years together bring you comfort Audrey.
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Susanne Berner Nielsen
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Dear Audrey and family. Please accept the warmest greetings and condolences. I hope that Harold had the pleasure of hearing about Tom, Sue and Kay’s visit to Denmark. I enjoyed their visit at my house. We had the opportunity to exchange memories and look at old photos both from Harold and Audreys participation in my confirmation party in Denmark in 1978 as well as on old pictures wich Harolds mother had sent to her sister in Denmark( my grandmother Martha). May you remember your time with Harold with joy and gratitude. Susanne Berner Nielsen, Denmark
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Marianne and Gary Scherfer
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Remembering Harold as a major influential individual in our lives that goes back over 60 years when we became next door neighbors . Being newly wedded immigrants from Germany and not knowing the American way with customs of house ownership, neighborhood expectations, starting and raising a family we got lots of good advise and help from the Pedersen family including Harold's mother. They were our role models. We developed common family activities and friends, a friendship had developed over the years. Harold was the sponsor for our becoming citizens of this great country. Many good memories of Harold, he will be remembered. Our deepest condolences to the Family. Marianne and Gary Scherfer and family.

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