Harold E. Hollnagel

Harold was born on December 22, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to parents Harold and Esther Hollnagel. Harold was the founder and CEO of Mechanical Industries, Inc. in Brown Deer, WI, where he was able to put to use his inventiveness and love of mechanics. His other hobbies included downhill skiing, fishing, Indy car racing, celebrating his German heritage, and spending time with his family and friends at the Milwaukee Country Club and the Milwaukee Yacht Club. He was an active member of Saint John Lutheran Church in Glendale, WI and supporter of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Six years ago, he and his wife, Judy, made Ocean Ridge, Florida their permanent home.    

Harold is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith "Judy" Hollnagel, of Ocean Ridge, Florida, and their son David, daughter-in-law Christine, and granddaughters Julia (10) and Elizabeth (8) Hollnagel of Ocala, Florida.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30-11:30 AM at Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI, 53005, with a funeral service at 11:30 AM and the entombment to follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

1801 North Ocean Boulevard

Boca Raton, Florida 33432