Harold Brubacher

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Harold “Harry” E. Brubacher, age 64, of Abbotsford, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.

A memorial gathering was held from 9 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford, followed by a graveside service at 11:15 at the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. A Celebration of Life continued after the committal service at the funeral home.

Harry was born on September 19, 1958, the son of Sidney and Margaretha (Miller) Brubacher. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1977. Harry drove truck for Roehl and County Materials for many years.

On November 27, 2002, Harry was united in marriage to Helen Sterzinger. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2017. Together they enjoyed ballroom dancing and traveling, especially to New Orleans and Cancun. He also enjoyed cooking, especially barbecue chicken wings and cheesecake. Most importantly, Harry loved and cherished being with his family.

Harry is survived by his seven children: Melissa Weber (Jeff Brost) of Colby, Thomas (Kathy) Walley of Abbotsford, Timothy (Michelle) Walley of Abbotsford, Stephen (Misty) Roberts of Stanley, Kris (Jody) Poehnelt of Wittenberg, Tina (Jason) Prindle of Greenwood and Amy Harwick (Dan Mitchell) of Eau Claire; numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his father, Sidney Brubacher, Sr., formerly of Edgar, now of Eureka, Mo.; five siblings: Agnes (Charles) Cross of Middlebury, Ind., Sidney (Jennifer) Brubacher, Jr. of Wausau, Jonathon (Joann) Brubacher of Wausau, Carolyn (James) Brown of Eureka, Mo., and Rosetta Ford (Mark Schulz) of Merrill; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaretha and his sister, Marilyn Brubacher.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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