Harold M. Moldrem
Harold M. Moldrem, 95, Cadott, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.
Harold was born July 22, 1927, in Menomonie, to Martin and Hazel (Wade) Moldrem.
He grew up on a farm north of Cadott, where he attended a local country school, and later attended and graduated from Cadott High School.
Harold played drums in the school band and an orchestra, with his father.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he worked in the boiler room on an aircraft carrier and played in the U.S. Navy band until the end of the war. Harold started working for the U.S. Postal Service in Cadott, in October 1949, until he retired in 1987. He also worked part-time at Lacina Lumber Yard as an accountant.
Harold married Phyllis LeTendre June 3, 1950, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cadott.
He joined the Cadott Fire Department in 1954, and from 1955-73, he was secretary; 1973, assistant fire chief; 197488, fire chief; 1988-2000, fire inspector, fire investigator and dispatcher; 2000-2022, dispatcher, historian and scene support.
Harold was also involved in many community organizations, such as Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cadott American Legion, Cemetery Association Board, Historical Society, bowling league, St. John’s Church Board for 15 years, Lions club and Citizens State Bank board of directors, from 1985-97.
He is survived by his children – Keith H. Moldrem (friend Kelly Bentley), Brenda L. ( Jim) Bowe, Susan K. (Joseph) Rygiel and Mark R. (Kari) Moldrem; grandchildren – Charleen (Wayne) Calvert, Corina Moldrem, Mike (Carrie) Bowe, Lori (Marques) Davis, Joshua (Amanda) Rygiel, Jacob (Paige) Rygiel, Jonathan Rygiel, Jeremy Moldrem, Morgan Moldrem and Kasey Moldrem; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers – Elder K. (Thelma) Moldrem and Roger Moldrem; sisters-in-law – Katherine Moldrem and Lucille Dietrich; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Martin and Hazel Moldrem; wife – Phyllis Moldrem; brother – Norman Moldrem; brother-in-law – Karl T. Dietrich; and a sister-inlaw – Sandy Moldrem.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cadott, with the Rev. Robert Hopkins officiating. Interment was in the Brooklawn Cemetery in Cadott, with military honors conducted by the Cadott American Legion.
Visitation was held from 4-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott, and also one hour before the services, Wednesday morning, at the church.
A special thank you to Dr. Jill Lenhart and staff, and the Wisconsin Veterans Home, for all their care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred by the family and will be given to local organizations, in memory of Harold.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.leiserfuneralhome. com.
