Harlan "Harley" Alderman

Harlan “Harley” Alderman, age 75, of Viroqua, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. He was born February 9, 1945 in Victory, WI to the late Howard and Clara (Stalsberg) Alderman. He married Carol Mellem on April 17, 1965 at De Soto Lutheran Church. Together they celebrated nearly 55 years of marriage. Harley worked as a machinist at Waukesha Engine in Waukesha, WI. He loved country music, dancing, old cars, traveling, and gambling. Survivors include his wife Carol; four children: Jeffery Alderman, Lisa Brown, Lynette (Irvin) Alderman-King, and Lori (Anthony) Hotchkiss; five grandchildren: Anastasia Brown, Danielle Alderman, Samantha, Alexander and Vannessa Hotchkiss; one great-granddaughter, Olivia Hotchkiss; two sisters: Shelby Weber and Genieve Hyche; two brothers-in-law: Ronnie and Roger Mellem; sister-in-law, Ruth Wagner; his mother-in-law Barbara Mellem; other relatives and many friends. Harley was preceded in death by his parents and three grandchildren: D.J. Brown, Tori and Cassandra Hotchkiss. A Celebration of Harley’s life will be held Saturday, June 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker St. in Viroqua. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Harley’s family would like to thank Patricia McShane and Linda Twang for the help and friendship they provided. Vosseteig Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving the family. 123 W. Decker Street Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 637-2100