Harold "Harry" W. Shaw

Harry "Harold" W. Shaw Jr., 77, of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away on November 28, 2023. Born on December 20, 1945, in Easton, Pennsylvania, Harry was the beloved husband of Janice Shaw and the loving father of daughters Missy Shaw and Jill Shaw-Videnovic. He also enjoyed his time with his son-in-law, Strahinja Videnovic, and his granddog Rumor. Harry is also survived by his younger brother, Keith Shaw, who he was fortunate to see more frequently in recent years after Keith and his partner Mary Moore relocated to Menomonee Falls.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents Harold “Jake” Shaw Sr. and Nancy Shaw, and younger brother, Terry Shaw.

Harry was a personable individual with a unique view of the world, who loved to read history, fiction and stay up to date with current events. He had a great love for the outdoors and was always on the lookout for new plants to add to his garden. Harry was known for his generosity, his quick wit, love of debate, and his ability to make others laugh.

Harry attended high school at Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. While there, he met and fell in love with Janice. After dating for four years, he proposed to Janice and they were married on August 12, 1967, after which the newlyweds moved to West Bend.

After holding a position at JC Penny's, Harry joined BC Ziegler, which started his successful 25-year career in the brokerage industry. While with BC Ziegler, Harry was transferred to East Lansing, Michigan in 1977 to open a branch office. In 1979, he moved his family back to West Bend. Harry later worked for Robert W. Baird and M&I Bank. In 1996, Harry, with the confidence and backing of a few trusted investors, followed his entrepreneurial spirit and opened Blue Dog Golf and Recreation with his wife Janice. This venture allowed him to showcase his creativity, attention to detail, and love of high-quality experiences, especially celebrating children’s birthdays with festive parties and pizza.

Outside of work, Harry was on the board of Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Washington County. Harry was a member of Holy Angels Parish for 46 years. In 1983, he was instrumental in helping to establish the Holy Angels School Trust Fund.

Harry enjoyed gardening and landscape design, bird watching, playing games with his friends and family, discussing politics, and enjoying expensive cigars. He also enjoyed engaging in conversations on his favorite gun forum.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Holy Angels Parish in West Bend, where friends and family will gather to honor and remember Harry's life. Visitation will be from 10am to 11:15am with Mass to follow. A private family inurnment will take place at Washington County Memorial Park in the afternoon.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Society would be greatly appreciated. Harry retired early due to debilitating CFS for the last 25 years of his life. Prior to that he had led a vigorous life enjoying golfing, gardening, hunting, boating, traveling, cooking and many other activities. Alternatively, donations to Holy Angels School Technology Fund would be appreciated.

Harry will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May his memory be a source of comfort and strength during this difficult time.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Horizon Hospice for their care and compassion.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Harry’s arrangements. For more information, or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com.