Passed away on November 9, 2024 at United Hospital St. Paul, following surgery to repair an aneurysm. Preceded in death by wife, Irene E Wachtler (Hoppe); children, Mark, Paul, Steven, &amp; Laurel Martineau; siblings, Will, &amp; Eileen Kennedy (Vince); granddaughter, Michelle. Survived by children, Ken, &amp; Karen Post (Marvin); grandchildren, Tim Holden, Nicole Hammer (Steve), Levi Post (Suzette), Avery Post, Jessica Wachtler; great grandchildren, Sydney and Siarra Holden, Jessica Kachel (Hammer), Samantha Hammer, Derek Hammer, &amp; Joseph Post; and many others.<br><br>Harold was born in St. Paul on June 5, 1925, and was raised on dairy farm in Mendota MN. He was drafted into the military in 1945, serving in WWII and then the Korean war. Harold married Irene Hoppe in 1953 and settled in Eagan MN to build a home and raise a family, where he resided until his passing in 2024. He was a skilled mechanic for Northwest Airlines, specializing in airframe, engines and aviation electronics over his long career. Harold’s hobbies were many: motorcycling, hunting, gardening, wine and beer making to name a few.<br><br>He was a gem of a guy, a friend to many, and a great Dad. He will be dearly missed. Funeral Service 12 Noon Sunday, November 17th at Klecatsky &amp; Sons Eagan Chapel, 1580 Century Pt; Eagan with a visitation 1-hr. prior to the service. Reception to follow. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.<br><div><br></div>