Harold W. Benisch age 82, died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1935 in Columbus to Oliver and Anna (Link) Benisch. He was married to Sandra Larson on May 28, 1960 in East. Bristol. Harold served in the Air National Guard for six years. He owned and operated Benisch Auto Service in Madison. He also was a truck driver for Shell and Peterson Tank Company of Madison and enjoyed driving school buses for seven years. Harold was a member of the EAA and was a long time aviation enthusiast, owning several planes and an ultralite through the years. He was a past president of Wisconsin Ultralite Chapter One and member of the Microlite Flyers Elite club and other flying clubs. He was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church, East Bristol. Survivors include his wife Sandra of Columbus; four daughters Catherine (Melvin Jr.) Yasick of Mazomanie, Nancy (Richard) Duerst of Madison, Susan Reuter of Madison, Karen (Ken) Kidrick of Chalis WA; six grandchildren Jeff Yasick, Dan (Ellie) Yasick, Andy (Lacey) Yasick, Ben Reuter (Angela Roberts), Matt Reuter, Kyle Benisch; three great grandchildren Jordan Reuter, Taylar Reuter, Carson Yasick; two brothers Jerome (Mary) Benisch of Rio and John (Joyce) Benisch of Pittsville; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12:00 P.M., with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M., on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH in East Bristol. Rev. Vincent Brewer officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Agrace Hospice Inc.