Fifth Generation

128. Harold Fred SAXBY was born on 24 May 1927 in Monroe County, WI.¹² He died on 26 January 2019 at the age of 91 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁹⁴

Obituary Notes: "Harold F. Saxby, 91 of Tomah and formerly of Wilton, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Close to Home.

Harold was the eldest child of Leona (Pasch) and Fred Saxby. He was born on May 24, 1927. His sister Gladys survives him, and his brother Raymond preceded him in death in 2004. Harold was baptized on May 29, 1927 and confirmed on April 6, 1941 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, in which he was a lifelong member.  

As a young man, Harold married Angela Klump who would be his life partner until she passed on October 4, 2012. After Angie’s death, Harold moved into Touch of Home where he was part of a new family. We are thankful for the care Harold received each day by the team.

Harold was a farmer. He grew up on the Saxby family farm in the Township of Wilton. When it was time, Harold and Angie took over the family farm. They had long days, but they enjoyed the community built whether it was a late-night meal after milking or feeding the neighbors who helped build a new silo. When farming was no longer his daily business, in 1983, Harold volunteered in the community by driving locals to doctor appointments in Tomah, La Crosse and Madison.

While Harold and Angie did not have children of their own, Harold loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews. Some very special memories were made on fishing trips he took with family to Turtle Flambeau, Door County and Canada. Harold also enjoyed his time in the woods, deer hunting. After his days of walking the woods were over, you would find him driving around town to check out the harvest of family and friends. And, of course, Harold never turned down the opportunity for a good afternoon card game at the Lone Star.

Harold was the definition of a gentleman. He always had a smile on this face and a kind word. Never did Harold anger. He took life in stride and cared for what was important-his wife, his land, his church and his neighbors. God certainly blessed us with the life of Harold Saxby!

A Funeral Service of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 297 E. South Railroad Street, Kendall. Pastor Larry Neitzel will officiate. Burial will be Hillside Cemetery, Wilton. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Sat. at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service."

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Harold Fred SAXBY and Angela Rose "Angie" KLUMP were married on 15 June 1951 in Clifton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁹⁵ Angela Rose "Angie" KLUMP, daughter of George KLUMP and Florence OLDFIELD, was born on 4 November 1926 in Monroe County, WI.^12,195 She died on 4 October 2012 at the age of 85 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁹⁵

Obituary Notes: "Angela “Angie” R. Saxby, 85, of Wilton, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at Touch of Home Assisted Living in Tomah. She was born Nov. 4, 1926, to George and Florence (Oldfield) Klump.

Angie was a member of the Kendall High School graduating class of 1945. On June 15, 1951, Angie was united in marriage to Harold Saxby in the town of Clifton. She graduated college with an associate degree in teaching. She was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Kendall. Angie was a member of St. John’s Ladies Aide, serving as treasurer for over 25 years. She enjoyed working with her hands doing crocheting and making quilts. She had made several quilts for church mission groups. She also enjoyed doing crafts and attending home interior meetings. Angie had a friendly personality and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend.

She is survived by her husband, Harold, of Wilton; three sisters, Florence Krause and Doris Prochaska, both of Tomah, and Shirley Winkelman of Portage; three sisters-in-law, Gladys (Robert) Harrison of Wilton, Sharon Saxby of Lodi and Donna Klump of Tomah; and many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, George, Norman, Terrence and Leonard; four sisters, Phyllis, Francis, Helen and Kathleen; four brothers-in-laws and a sister-in-law.

Funeral services will be held, today (Monday), Oct. 8, 2012, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kendall. Pastor Steven Neuman will officiate. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Wilton. Relatives and friends called Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and today at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service."

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