Harry J. Kaczmarek Jr of Manitowish Waters died October 22, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center Minocqua. He was 93.
He was born January 13, 1931, to Harry Sr. and Alice Kaczmarek in Cudahy, WI. After attending Milwaukee area schools Harry joined the United States Coast Guard at age 17.
During a fishing trip to Eagle River Harry and his dad found a small grocery store in Manitowish Waters which they purchased from Carl and Minnie Theilacker. The family operated Harry’s Supermarket for forty years on Highway 51.
Harry met his future wife, Alvena Finn, they were married February 4th, 1967, at Patch Grove, WI.
Mr. Kaczmarek Jr was part of the Manitowish Waters Lions Club, Lakeland Lions Eye Bank Committee. He was a member of the Mercer United Methodist Church, the NRA, and a longtime member of the American Legion.
Mr. Kaczmarek Jr enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, cribbage. He also enjoyed waltz and polka dancing.
Mr. Kaczmarek Jr was a 60-year member of the Manitowish Waters Fire Company until he retired as “Captain Water Supply”.
Mr. Kaczmarek Jr was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Sr. and Alice Kaczmarek; two sisters, Betty Stefanski, and Rose Ann Fuys.
He is survived by wife, Alvena; two daughters, Trina Kaczmarek and Cheri (Matt Williams) Kaczmarek, two granddaughters; one brother-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the Mercer United Methodist Church, Hwy J, Mercer on Nov. 2, 2024. 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior followed by burial and military honors at the Pine Lawn Cemetery, Hwy 51, Manitowish Waters. Celebration at Manitowish Waters Fire Company Building on Hwy. 51, Manitowish Waters.
Memorials may be sent to: Manitowish Waters Fire Company, P.O. Box 367, Manitowish Waters, WI54545: Barry Hopkins, Music in the Park, P.O. Box 165, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545: or Scholl Community Impact Group (Equine Therapy), 13141 Old W Road, Winchester, WI 54557 Nimsgern Funeral Home is serving the family.
