Harrop, Donald D.

Harrop, Donald D. Middleton–Donald D. Harrop died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 15, 2011. He was born on November 14, 1951 in Mazomanie the son of Donald R. and Veronica (Statz) Harrop. He attended Middleton High School, and graduated in 1970. Don graduated from UW-Lacrosse in 1975 with a Business Degree. He’s been a realtor for 34 years, most recently with Century 21 Affiliated. Don married Pauline Bublitz on September 1, 1979, in Madison. His daughter Ashley was born March 3, 1989, and his son Donny was born April 29, 1991. Don was avid trout fisherman, and pheasant, grouse and deer hunter. He loved best his time with family at the farm in Neillsville. Don enjoyed sailing “Windsong” on Lake Mendota, cheering for the Packers, 4 wheeling and snowmobiling. He was a master chef at barbecuing chicken and making dumplings. Don is survived by Pauline his beloved wife of 32 years and his loving children, Ashley and Donny; his parents, Don and Veronica; two brothers, Jim (Thelma) of Cumming, Georgia, Mike (Elaine) of Middleton; two sisters, Judy Nelson of Madison, Mary Anne (Gerry) Nonn of Rochester, MN. He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; father-in-law, Walter Bublitz of Waunakee, brothers and sister-in-law and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, William, and mother- in-law, Kazuko Bublitz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 603 Everglade Drive, Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, with Fr. Diego Cuevas presiding. Interment will be at a later date. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, and one hour before his funeral at the church. Memorials may be given for a fund to be established for his children’s college education, or Meriter Foundation to benefit the Meriter Children’s Center.. You were the best dad and husband ever, we miss you and will love you forever. Cemetery: Interment will be at a later date. Memorials may be given for a fund to be established for his children’s college education, or Meriter Foundation to benefit the Meriter Children’s Center.. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, and one hour before his funeral at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 603 Everglade Drive, Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, with Fr. Diego Cuevas presiding.