Henry “Hank” Carmody, age 94, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Hank was born on January 13, 1928 in Manitowoc to the late Edward and Frieda (Balte) Carmody. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. Following his graduation, Hank enlisted in the United States Army and served his country until his honorable discharge. On December 8, 1951, Hank married Evelyn Free at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in the town of Liberty. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2011. Hank had worked at Kelvinator from 1952 until his retirement as Director of Quality Control in 1991. He enjoyed wood working and used those skills to create military and holiday tributes which he displayed with pride in his yard. Every year, Hank dedicated countless hours setting up thousands of pieces for his Christmas Village which took up more than half of his living room. He was an avid pool shooter and was a member of various pool leagues where he had won numerous trophies and tournaments. Hank also enjoyed camping and making “special” apple pie drinks. Above all, he enjoyed the times he spent with his family and friends. Hank was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church.
Hank was a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 99 where he had served several positions including Commander, Chairman of the Honor Guard, and Membership Chairman. As part of the Honor Guard from 1972 to 2020, he proudly presented the flag to over 360 military families. He had also served in AMVETS at the state level. In addition, Hank was a member of Polish-American Veterans Post 214 and an active member of American Legion Post 88. In 2003, Hank received the Lifetime Service Award from AMVETS Post 99. In 2012, he received the Manitowoc County Veteran of the Year Award.
Survivors include Henry’s four children, Diane Streubel, Largo, FL; Sandy Cater, Manitowoc; Randy Carmody, Sara, MS; Steve (Cheryl) Carmody, Green Bay; 11 grandchildren, Tanya Pautz, Richard Cater, Nathen Carmody, Jordan Carmody, Ashlee Gardner, Brandon Carmody, Christopher Carmody, Michael Vreeke, Bradley Carmody, Lyndee McCleandon, and Jonathan Miller; 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; sister, Frieda Carmody; also other relatives and many friends. Hank was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Frieda Carmody; wife, Evelyn; grandson, Paul D. Streubel; daughter-in-law, Lisa Carmody; and brother, Edward Carmody.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc with Rev. Robert Kujawski and Rev. Stephen Melso officiating. Military rites accorded by AMVETS Post 99 will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet friends and relatives at the
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The visitation will continue on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Hank’s name to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
