Obituaries

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.

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