Florence Irene Harris' Obituary
Florence Irene (née Caskey) Harris, age 101, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at Heartland House in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Born January 30, 1924, in Racine, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Lottie E. (née Spencer) Caskey.
Florence was united in marriage to Norman F. Harris on November 3, 1973, sharing a loving life together until his passing on February 14, 2010. Family was the heart of Florence’s life. She deeply loved her husband, children, and extended family and cherished every opportunity to host family gatherings. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, playing Royal Rummy, trips to the casino, and—especially—chocolate. Florence was employed by Jewel Foods for more than 20 years before retiring in the 1980s.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara A. (Ronald) Goll, William G. (Lillian) Klein, Donald A. (LeaAnn) Klein, and Steven L. (Lauren) Klein; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Warren, Donna, Roger, and Judith.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman; her daughters, Irene J. Klein and Diane L. (Klein) Neuendorf; and her siblings, Marvin, Virginia, Grace, Doris, Lloyd, Gerald, Wilber, Donald, Sharon, and Glen.
A celebration of Florence’s life will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on January 9, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by the service at 12:30 p.m. Inurnment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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