MIDDLETON / ASHTON - Harold Spahn, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. He was born on Nov. 14, 1934, in Ashton, Wis., the son of Joseph and Josephine (Wagner) Spahn.

Harold attended St. Peter’s grade school and graduated from Middleton High School in 1953. Harold married Elizabeth “Betty” Ziegler on Oct. 23, 1956. They settled in on the family farm in Ashton, where they farmed and raised 12 children.

When it came to farming, Harold was very innovative. He was one of the first farmers in this area to use no-till planting. In his free time, he enjoyed being a KC Clown in parades and at local events for many years, where he made many lifelong friends. Harold was a member of the local Knights of Columbus. In addition, Harold enjoyed being a part of several card clubs and trips to Ho-Chunk.

Harold is survived by his wife, Betty; his children, Leo (Kathy), Louie (Rita), Jean (Jim) Greiber, Ken (Judy), Judy, Janet (Scott) Boruff, Jackie (Brad) Williams, Joan (Tony) Smothers, Joe (Jenny), Jason (Amy) and Jill (Craig) Abegglen; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Barbara Brouner, Elaine (Harry) Acker, Tony (Elaine) Ziegler, Mary Ann Sveum, Pat (Dan) Thielman and Larry "LZ” Ziegler; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; son, William "Bill"; grandson, Matthew Williams; brothers, Melvin (Bertha) and Leonard Spahn; sisters, Theresa (Vincent) Acker and Rosina (Frank) Niesen; in-laws, Alphonse (Elizabeth) Ziegler, Evelyn "Evie" (Werner) Ziegler and Clem Ziegler; nephews, John Ziegler and Michael Brouner; and nieces, Eileen (Acker) Bouquet, Linda Acker and Patty (Acker) Dean.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7121 County Road K, Ashton, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, with Father Scott Jablonski presiding, followed by burial at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Knights of Columbus Father Inama Council 3924. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Harold W. Spahn

November 14, 1934 - January 18, 2024

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