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Harry Joseph Kastelic

Apr 19, 1923 – Mar 12, 2021

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As Harry wished, a private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Hospice Alliance would be appreciated.

Harry Kastelic, 97, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at his residence.

Harry was born on April 19, 1923, in Kenosha to Joseph and Anna (Bergant) Kastelic. He attended Kenosha schools, worked on the family farm, and had numerous farm related jobs. In 1942 Harry enlisted in the Marines, trained in Santa Barbara, and served in the Pacific Solomon Islands as ground crew for Joes Jokers VMF-115 Corsair Fighter Squadron. After WWII, he traveled for a time in California and through the south. Harry returned to the Kenosha area and worked as a machinist for Massey Harris and other area manufacturers. On July 5, 1952, he married Margaret Jelen. They had two children, Diane and Gary. In 1954, Harry started as a Machinist at Great Lakes Navel Training Center and commuted until his retirement in 1984.

Harry helped with the family farm, and always had a large garden to enjoy. He and Marge were involved in the Bradford Band Boosters. After retiring, Marge and Harry spent the next few years traveling until they settled in Dunedin, Fla, within a active community for six months a year. Upon retirement he started golfing, wood carving, stained glass work, Florida fishing, bike trips, had a large summer garden and helped renovate the family farmhouse. Harry enjoyed the three grandchildren, Emily, Caroline, and Kaitlin in Kenosha and their visits to Florida. He also took part in many VMF-115 Fighter Squadron reunions and enjoyed his 2017 Honor Flight to Washington DC. The family enjoyed ever Packer game together while in Wisconsin.

Survivors include daughter Diane Kastelic (Alan Gromacki) Kenosha, son Gary Kastelic (Laura) Kenosha, granddaughters, Emily Kastelic, Kenosha, Caroline Kastelic, Los Angeles, Kaitlin Gromacki, Milwaukee.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marge Kastelic, his mother Anna Kastelic, his father Joseph Kastelic and his sister Anne Kastelic.

As Harry wished, a private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Hospice Alliance would be appreciated.

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  1. Nancy Mathews says

    March 21, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    Diane and family,
    So sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

  2. Cindy and Al Hapanowicz says

    March 21, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    Dear Gary and Diane and family….we were heartbroken to see Harry’s obituary online today…Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathies on this sad occasion. Your dad was a sweetheart and we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your comfort. Cindy and Al

  3. Jeff Douglass says

    March 23, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    Dear Diane and Gary, family – My heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family for the loss of your dad. Seems he led a very rich and fulfilling life. I noted that he was a Marine in WWII. As a fellow Marine, I salute him and the work he did during the Solomon Islands Campaign, and for all those years after. He and your mom raised two great kids who understood values and hard work, and I hope that his memories stay alive within you for many years to come. Know that the streets in heaven above now have one more Marine, Harry Kastelic, having reported for duty with his fellow Leathernecks.
    Semper Fidelis – Jeff

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June 24, 2020

Can’t thank Gary and you all enough for our fathers funeral arrangements (Victor Joseph Morris) June 18th, 2020.
He would have been SO proud. So many little personal details that we were not even expecting, totally overwhelmed us. From the pamphlets to the thank-you notes and copies of the video, to the beautiful casket picture and arrangement. Pop looked as proud as he was in life. And thanks also to the very cooperative and helpful staff. We thought it would take much longer to knock this all out at our one and only meeting with Gary. We did not want to overlook, or forget to give our heartfelt thanks for such wonderful service at such a horrible time in our lives.
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