Harold F. Wismann
April 30, 1925 – September 19, 2013
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<p>Harold F. Wismann, 88, of Bonita Springs, Fla. and a former resident of Sun City Center, Fla., died September 19, 2013 in Estero, Fla. A recent resident of Bonita Springs, Harold had lived in Sun City Center since 1987 after moving from Indiana. He was born April 30, 1925 in New Albany, Ind., a son of the late Francis and Emma (née Merriwether) Wismann.</p>
<p>Harold received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame where he also played football for the “Fighting Irish” and later received his MBA from Indiana University. After a distinguished career, he retired in 1987 from Rockwell International as a Regional Manager.</p>
<p>He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Navy.</p>
<p>He is survived by his loving wife, Ellen M. Wismann of Bonita Springs, Fla; sons Bruce A. (Cindy) Wismann of Bonita Springs, Fla. and Doug F. (Laura) Wismann of St. Louis, Mo; daughters Jane E. (Mark) O’Donnell of St. Louis, Mo. and Donna Jo (Dan) Herrman of Hayes, Kan.; brother, Guy Wismann of Denver, Co; sisters Fern Loi of Ft. Myers, Fla., Betty Wismann of Sun City Center, Fla. and Faye Hammett of Louisville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.</p>
<p>The family received friends on September 25, 2013 at Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs.</p>
<p>Burial services with military honors were held at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Fla.</p>
<p>Harold F. Wismann, 88, of Bonita Springs, Fla. and a former resident of Sun City Center, Fla., died September 19, 2013 in Estero, Fla. A recent resident of Bonita Springs, Harold had lived in Sun City Center since 1987 after moving from Indiana. He was born April 30, 1925 in New Albany, Ind., a son of the late Francis and Emma (née Merriwether) Wismann.</p>
<p>Harold received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame where he also played football for the “Fighting Irish” and later received his MBA from Indiana University. After a distinguished career, he retired in 1987 from Rockwell International as a Regional Manager.</p>
<p>He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Navy.</p>
<p>He is survived by his loving wife, Ellen M. Wismann of Bonita Springs, Fla; sons Bruce A. (Cindy) Wismann of Bonita Springs, Fla. and Doug F. (Laura) Wismann of St. Louis, Mo; daughters Jane E. (Mark) O’Donnell of St. Louis, Mo. and Donna Jo (Dan) Herrman of Hayes, Kan.; brother, Guy Wismann of Denver, Co; sisters Fern Loi of Ft. Myers, Fla., Betty Wismann of Sun City Center, Fla. and Faye Hammett of Louisville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.</p>
<p>The family received friends on September 25, 2013 at Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs.</p>
<p>Burial services with military honors were held at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Fla.</p>