Gerald Harnack

Gerald R Harnack age 88 passed away peacefully Tuesday October 27, 2026 at the Stoughton Meadows surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the town of Center on June 24, 1938 the son of William and Ethel Harnack. Gerald joined the Army and spent time in Berlin Germany. When he returned he went to work for Uniroyal were he retired after 40 years. Gerald and Joyce were married on June 27, 1959 and had 61 beautiful years together. In those years they enjoyed going on trips out west to visit family and friends, snowmobiling, spending time at there lake property, playing cards with friends and family and of coarse their trips to the different casinos. Gerald always liked talking about all the different cars he owned. Every time an old car would go by he would say I had one of those. He had owned over 200 cars in his lifetime. Gerald was a devoted husband and father. He thoroughly loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren which always put a big smile on his face.He will always be remembered for all his old time stories he told. Gerald was a long time member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton.

He is survived by his children Shelley Clarke, Bradley (Heather) Harnack, his 5 grand children and his 10 great grand children. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joyce,  and daughter Sue Ann.

A special thank you to pastor Paula Geister-Jones and the care givers at Bristol Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday November, 19 at Christ Lutheran Church 700 Co Rd B Stoughton Wi Visitation will be from 10:00am until 11:00am. Family and Friends are invited to a luncheon immediately following the service at church.