Harold Jennings

McFarland- Harold G. Jennings, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on the family farm in Harmony Township, WI on April 11, 1921, the son of George and Julia Jennings. On July 4, 1942 Harold married Helen Porter in Janesville. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country in Okinawa at the end of WWII. Harold worked for J.P. Cullen and Sons for 37 years, and retired as a Construction Superintendent in 1983. In his retirement he enjoyed wood carving, travelling, and playing cards. Harold was an active member of McFarland United Church of Christ. He is survived by his four children, Jo Ann (Bill) Binger, Sue (Roger) Richards, Georgia (Bob) Buehler, and Hal (Judy) Jennings; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; twin siblings, Jeanie Freeman and Paul (Jo Ann) Jennings; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and three sisters, Rosalie Wagner, Marjorie Wenham, and Audree Meyer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 20, 2015 at McFarland United Church of Christ, 5710 Anthony Street, McFarland, with Rev. Kerri Parker officiating. Burial will take place at Milton Lawns Memorial Park in Janesville. Visitation will be held at church from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2015, and from 10:00 AM until the time of services Monday. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare Inc., or to the church. A special thank you to the staffs of Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Agrace HospiceCare Inc., and to the McFarland UCC church family, for their love and kindness. Please share your memories.
Cress Funeral Service
5801 Highway 51
McFarland, WI 53558
(608) 838-0655