Monte Lee Harrison, age 78, of Winneconne, passed peacefully Thursday, September 20, 2012, at home, with his wife and daughter at his side. He has been welcomed by his four brothers who have the cribbage board and a new deck of cards ready. Monte fought a hard 4 year battle with amyloidosis before it beat him down.
He was born June 1, 1934, in Middle Inlet, Wisconsin to the late Edward and Rena (Charlson) Harrison. Monte served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1961. On October 25, 1958, he married Nancy Jean Engelke in Oshkosh. Monte had worked for Madison Industrial Towel, Madison Concrete, Badger Concrete Co. in Oshkosh and for over 35 years with Precast Concrete in Omro until his retirement. After retirement he worked for Odd Jobs People in Winneconne.
Monte had been a member of the Winneconne Men's Club, and had served as a Scout Master for the Winneconne Boy Scouts, also earning a scout wood badge. He enjoyed wood working, cribbage, gardening, camping, golfing, and bowling.
Monte is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Jean Engelke Harrison, of Winneconne; three sons, Ronald (Debra) Harrison, of Marinette; Jeffrey (Sue) Harrison, of Dudley, North Carolina; Allen (Diane) Harrison, of Oshkosh; one daughter, Jessica Harrison, of Winneconne; grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew, Timothy, Carrie Anne, Amy Lynn, Benjamin, and Christopher Harrison; two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Clinton (Pat) Harrison, of Port Wing, Wisconsin; three sisters, Patricia (Terry) Joyce, of Oregon, Wisconsin; Dorothy (Elva) Beal, of West Point, Mississippi; Viola Beal, of Marinette; sister-in-law, Sherry Engelke; brother-in-law, Robert Engelke; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, Monte was preceded in death by four brothers, Foster "Ted", William, Durl, and Charles Harrison.
A celebration service will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne, with Pastor Mara Rivera officiating. A tribute to a veteran service will follow. A visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for amyloidosis research at Froedtert Medical College.
Monte's family extends special thanks to Dr. Karen Gremminger and her caring staff, also "Lonna" who was our angel the last 2 weeks. We only made it because of all of you.
Please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com

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