Howard Mazanet
April 19, 1929 - June 09, 2024
Obituary
Waunakee – Howard Francis Mazanet, age 95, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born in Luxemberg, WI on April 19, 1929, the son of Frank and Melinda (Spitzer) Mazanet. Howard graduated from Edgewood High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Air Force and later served in the Air National Guard. Howard married his wife Ila on November 11, 1950, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Madison.
In 1957, Howard started the Mazanet Marina in Madison where he worked until his last days. Howard was an avid skeet and trap shooter. He was the chief of the Waupaca Indian Shoot. He also enjoyed pheasant and duck hunting and especially his golden retrievers. For many years, later in life, he would spend his winters down in Florida. Howard was the former constable for the Town of Westport for the Town of Westport. Howard had a great sense of humor. He was always ready with the best jokes, and he had a memory like a steel trap.
Howard is survived by his children, Robert (Shirly) of Blue Mounds, Thomas (Mary) of Westport, and William (Brenda) of Westport Mazanet; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Linn (Mick) Baltes of Madison; and several nieces and nephews. Howie will be deeply missed by his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ila; his parents, Frank and Melinda; and his sister, Laverne Stone.
A service for Howard will be held at a later date. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N Sherman Ave
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Kim and Sue Gass
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My deepest condolences go out to all the family in such a sad time in deep sorrow. May God Bless you all!
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Barb Byrnes
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Sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Barb Byrnes
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Dick Josephson
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My sincere Condolence to the entire family. Fond memories of taking Howard and Ila to the Fireside in Fort Atkinson many times. Since my wife, Myra, passed away and then Ila Howie and I talked regularly about all the good times we had together for many years.
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Scott Longua
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My condolences to the Mazanet family, I always enjoyed stopping by the marina and talking to your Dad. His memory was so sharp and he didn't miss a thing, I probably learned more about my Grandpa from him than from my own family.
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Paul and Pam Voss
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We met Howard and his sons in 1988 when we slipped my sail boat at the Marina. Howard alway met us with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. Howard, his sons Tom and Bill along with his grandson Jay have always treated the Voss' like family - we will miss him on his golf cart greeting us at the Marina. Pam and Paul Voss