Harvey Albert Moss III passed away at age 79 on February 19, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side.
He was born in November 1941. He graduated from the Brown Institute in 1967 and became an on air personality at several radio stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at UWO and taught journalism there. He held administrative positions at Mercy Medical Center, Ripon and Sheboygan Hospitals.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and an avid private pilot. Harvey was a member, volunteer and Young Eagles pilot at EAA for 50 years and reached the rank of Lt Col in the Civil Air Patrol. He was involved in many community projects and organizations. Harvey served on the board of the United Cerebral Palsy, Oshkosh.
Harvey shared his love of aviation with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the EAA Air Venture for the last 50 years. He gave several of his family members their first private plane ride. He enjoyed reading and collecting books. He always tried to instill the importance of reading in his children and grandchildren. Some of his greatest memories were summer road trip vacations across the United States with his wife and kids. Harvey could never say no to his grandkids, whether it was one more story, a hot chocolate stop, or playing games. He was the person we all called for help and advice, knowing that we could always count on him.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan; children, Todd (Amy) Moxham; Tami (Matt) Tolliver; Joshua (Sarah) Moss; Trini (Lance) Burich; grandchildren, Justin Moxham, Chad Moxham, Alexandria (Rob) Abitz, Emily Tolliver, Katie Tolliver, Charlie Moss, Benson Moss, and Elise Moss and great grandchildren Easton Moxham-Balgie and Olive Abitz. Also survived by his brother-in-law, Art Steiner; nephew, Art Steiner III; and niece, Jody Geinger.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Elenor Moss; sister, Sherry Moss; sister-in-law, Sandee Steiner; and niece, Stacy Steiner.
A funeral service will be held at Appleton Alliance Church on March 5th at 11:00. We encourage social distancing and masks are required for those in attendance. Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Life and luncheon at The Whiting Boathouse, 98 Fifth St. Neenah, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Fox Cities Composite Squadron-CAP. Donations can be sent to W6558 Pathfinder Way, Appleton, WI 54914.