James "Moldy" Moldenhauer, age 65, of 4314 Custer Lane, Manitowoc, entered eternal life Saturday evening, September 15, 2012 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center where he had been residing for the past week.

Moldy was born on March 7, 1947 in Manitowoc. He was the son of Jermaine Streich Moldenhauer and the late James A. Moldenhauer. Moldy was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1966. He was employed with Manitowoc Ice from 1973 to 2007. Moldy was well known for food catering in the Manitowoc area and also for cooking at the Chief's Club for the Friday night fish fries. On June 22, 1968 he married Barbara Wagner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Moldy was a member of the Manitowoc Chief's Club for over 30 years and also a member of Van's Athletic Club. He enjoyed following the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and NASCAR.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years: Barbara; four children: Jamie (Kristopher) Hansen, Manitowoc, WI; Brent Moldenhauer, Green Bay, WI; Travis (Anna) Moldenhauer, Chicago, IL; Lyndzee (Dan) Schaus, Manitowoc, WI; his mother: Jermaine Moldenhauer, Manitowoc, WI; 10 grandchildren: Jesse (Katie) Hansen, Tyler Hansen, Fallon Hansen, Brandon Hansen, Miranda Hansen, Lakyn Moldenhauer, Zoe Moldenhauer, Lukas Moldenhauer, Fischer Schaus and Gauge Schaus.; five great grandchildren: Alexis Hansen, Jacob Hansen, Anna Hansen, Mason Hansen, Camden Hansen; one brother: Craig (Char) Moldenhauer, Valders, WI; one sister: Jeri Lyn (Charles) Koch, Manitowoc, WI; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: James A. Moldenhauer; stepfather: Mason Ashford; one grandson: Owen Leonard Moldenhauer.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Cremation will follow at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and then on Thursday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00. Memorials would be appreciated in Moldy's name to the Lakeshore Humane Society. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

The family would like to recognize and convey a special thank you to Dr. Michael Hiebert for the excellent care he provided to Moldy.

Remember me with smiles and laughter because that is how I remember you.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.