It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Junior Harman, 87, on Saturday, February 21,2026 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Paul was born on July 5,1938 in Baraboo, WI to Paul Sr and Adelia Harman. He grew up working hard on the family farm on Maple Hill Road in the township of Freedom and later at the "New Farm" outside of Baraboo. Paul graduated from Baraboo High School in 1956. Upon graduation he enlisted in WI Air National Guard and served out of Truax Field in Madison, WI.  In 1962, Paul joined the Sauk Prairie Police Department.  He served the community for 28 years until his retirement as Lieutenant in 1990.  Throughout his law enforcement career and after, Paul pursued his true passion of working on the family farms.

He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Donna Lee Koehler on May 21, 1960. Paul and Donna spent most of their lives in Sauk City raising their 3 children, Stephen, David, and Jean.

Paul was a faithful man, and he and Donna were founding members of St James Lutheran Church in Prairie du Sac, WI and he served on the church council for many years.

Paul loved his family. And always said, "We have the best family". He loved the yearly family camping trips. He and Donna loved music and often traveled to music shows and concerts.  He had many hobbies including, planting flowers, gardening, mowing, picking hickory nuts, wine making and generally spending as much time as possible at the "Old Farm" on Maple Hill. He was very proud of our farm being designated a Century Farm in 1989.

Paul is survived by his children, David Harman, Jean (James) Hodges; Daughter-in-Law Debra Harman; grandchildren, Matthew (Elizabeth) Harman, Michael (Jessica) Harman, Megan (Kent) Ring, Morgan Harman, Marly (Carter) Hellenbrand; Kassandra (Benjamin) Hazard, Brett (Amber) Hodges; Great Grandchildren, Laney, MacKenzie, Quinn, Cayden, Myles, Noelle, Lillian, Luella, Thomas, and another on the way. He is further survived by siblings Pat (Frank) Wolf and Don (Dawn) Harman.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife: Donna, Son: Stephen Harman, Sisters: Lois Hengsler and Janis Harman; Brother: Dean Harman.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church, 415 Washington Street, Prairie du Sac, WI. A luncheon will follow. Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, North Freedom, WI. A visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of service at the church on Thursday.

The family wishes to thank Pine Villa Memory Care and Agrace Hospice Care for the wonderful care and compassion they all showed to Paul.