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Kathryn W. Harry

June 24, 1938 — September 2, 2024

Alma, WI

Kathryn W. Harry

Kathryn W. Harry, age 86, of Alma, WI died on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Advent Health in Durand. She was the only child born to Melvin and Wilma Mueller. Kathryn attended and graduated from Alma Area High School. On October 17, 1959, Kathryn was united in marriage to Richard Harry at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Alma. Richard and Kathryn purchased Harold Gustavson’s Studebaker dealership and garage, which later became Alma Motors. They later purchased Willard Breckow’s Homelite chainsaw business, which grew to include Jonsered, Olympic and Stihl chainsaws. At its peak, they were the largest Stihl chainsaw dealer in the Tri-State area of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Kathryn retired in 1997. Kathryn enjoyed the many tours she and Richard took in their antique cars and the comradery gained with other car club members. Kathryn loved to bake cookies, especially chocolate chip. She thought the world of her granddaughter, enjoyed dancing, doing word search puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. Kathryn is survived by her children, Gerald Harry and Karen (Mark) Weiss and granddaughter, Mariah Weiss. Besides her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Richard. A visitation will be at Talbot Family Funeral Home in Alma on Saturday September 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. A burial will follow at Alma Public Cemetery.


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Visitation

Saturday, September 7, 2024

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Talbot Family Funeral Home - Alma

340 N State Road 35, Alma, WI 54610

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Funeral Service

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Talbot Family Funeral Home - Alma

340 N State Road 35, Alma, WI 54610

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