Harlan Rosenkrans

Harlan Rosenkrans, 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

Harlan was born in Dixon, IL on April 20, 1924. He graduated from Paw Paw High School and went into the Armed Forces shortly following graduation. He served in WWII and was stationed in Germany. After returning, he married Mary Lee Bruce on December 7, 1946; they were married 63 years. Harlan took over the family farm in 1947, served as the Wyoming Township Road Commissioner. He served the Shabbona Fishing Derby for more than 20 years, and was a Melvin Jones Fellow recipient due to his dedicated service to the Paw Paw Lions Club.

Harlan is survived by his two children, Marcia (Bob) Wright of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Ken Rosenkrans of Paw Paw, IL; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Wayne and Gladys Rosenkrans, Harlan is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee; and his brother, Stanley Rosenkrans.

The family of Harlan Rosenkrans wishes to thank Aspirus Riverview Hospital for the wonderful care they showed everyone throughout Harlan’s stay.

Visitation will be held on January 14, 2017 at Paw Paw United Methodist Church in Paw Paw, IL, at 10:00 AM with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM. Reverend Dave Holden of Paw Paw United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow the funeral at Wyoming Cemetery in Paw Paw. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Paw Paw Lions Club. Visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.