Harold K Edminster
February 27, 1933 - June 08, 2017
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Harold K Edminster
February 27, 1933 - June 08, 2017
Obituary
Harold K. Edminster, 84, of Bellingham WA, passed away unexpectedly on June 8th, 2017 with his two daughters by his side. He was born February 27, 1933 in Berlin WI, the third child of Paul & Gert (Appley) Edminster. Harold was a graduate of Omro High School. He enlisted in the Air Force in March 1952. On July 26, 1952 he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley J. Plotz in Wichita Falls TX. Upon being Honorably Discharged from the Air Force in 1956, he attended Oshkosh Technical School. After graduating, he went to work for AC Sparkplug in Milwaukee WI. In 1961 they moved back to Omro WI to work for his dad at Paul’s Garage which he eventually took over. During those years he was a Volunteer Fireman, along with Jerry Beck helped organize the first Snowmobile Club, and was a past president of the Omro Businessmen Association. After 9 months of training at the Mercury plant in 1973, he was transferred to Kirkland, WA as a Master Mechanic and was the Technical Representative for several states on the West coast until he retired in 1992. They moved to Whatcom County in 1996 to be closer to their daughters.
He enjoyed 25 years of retirement which included RVing, woodworking, fishing, genealogy, photography and following the Mariners. He never missed a grandchild’s activity and took great pleasure in family gatherings. Harold will be remembered for his quick wit, ability to fix or build anything, and how devoted he was to his loved ones.
Harold is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Shirley Jean Plotz; two daughters, Amy (Joe) Millman and Kay (John) Cruikshank; 4 grandchildren, Ryan (Kori) Millman, Jessica (fiance Jason Allen) Laura and Erin Cruikshank; siblings Phyllis (Ken) Ottman of Berlin, WI and Phillip (Sharon) Edminster of Spokane WA; eleven nieces and nephews and families. Preceding Harold in death are his parents Paul Benedict Edminster and Florence Gertrude Appley; in-laws Arthur & Helen (Hass) Plotz; brother Earl Edminster and sister and brother in-law Ruth & Harold Stang.
A graveside service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Harold’s name to your favorite charity.
4 responses to Harold K Edminster
Lori (Ottman) Edwards says:
June 8, 2017
RIP Uncle Harold. You will be greatly missed. Condolences to Aunt Shirley, Amy and Kay and all the family members and friends that love him so dearly. I know there will be a missing piece of your hearts that cannot be filled but always remember all the memories and have them hold you until that one day you see him again. After he moved to WA Uncle Harold and Shirley always came back to WI to visit… eventhough I no longer lived in the area, I made sure to make it home so I was able to visit. Both Uncle Harold and Aunt Shirley were always so eager to hear about our lives as we grew up and later about our families. Uncle Harold will always be remembered by me for his quick wit and his jokester ways. I especially appreciated the wonderful loving relationship he had with my mom his younger sister Phyllis Ottman.
Carol and Doug Boseck says:
June 8, 2017
You are to be so proud of himWe are very sorry for your loss
Amy Millman says:
June 8, 2017
I couldn’t have asked for a better dad in my lifetime. He loved me no matter what..even when maybe he shouldn’t have. While I know he lived a long and happy life..my life is now left with an empty hole that he is no longer there to fill. I admired the person he was and how he treated his family. He was always kind and always had time for us no matter what it was. His quick wit made him a legend in our family and he loved when he either got a rise out of us or embarrassed us (all in good fun). He is going to be missed by many but I know I miss him a ton and I’m so thankful I had him for 53 years. I remind myself that I had a lot more time with him than many get with their parents but I still would have taken more time. Its hard to not be selfish when you have someone that is so good to you in life. RIP Dad…love you always.
Nicky Hoffman says:
June 8, 2017
Dear Shirley, Amy and Kay,I am so sorry for your loss. So many memories of this wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.