Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 22, 2026 at the age of 85 years old.  Beloved husband of Mary Kay for 66 years.  Loving father of Chris Wilford (Don Purfeerst), Elizabeth (Terry) Gerner and Ann (Steve) Draghicchio.  Proud grandfather of T.J. (Samantha) Gerner, Zachary (Shianna) Gerner, Bryce Gerner; Dominic Draghicchio and Donovan Draghicchio.  Dear great grandfather of Sutton J. Gerner.  Further survived by his brother Francis Wilford and brother-in-law Dr. James Morgenroth.

Visitation on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave in Menomonee Falls, from 11AM until time of the Memorial Service at 1PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to House of Peace or Menomonee Falls Food Pantry are appreciated.  The family would like to thank Commonheart Hospice, especially Stephanie Houk, for the compassionate care they gave to Harlow.

(Menomonee Ave is under construction and the funeral home main entrance is open for traffic coming westbound from Appleton Ave. but not east bound. There are two other entrances to the Funeral Home. One is on the east side off of Shady Lane and the other is on the southwest side off of Town Hall Rd.)