Harold A

Dison

Harold A. Dison – Rochester

Harold Arthur Dison, 97 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2026 at The Waters on Mayowood.

Harold was born February 13, 1929 to Harold “Hap” and Emma Augusta (Kunde) Dison. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester. Harold was an active swimmer and hockey player. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1947. He attended community college for a time until he went on to serve in the National Guard Reserve from 1948-1952. He was active duty for two years during the Korean War. Harold attended the National Institute of Cleaning and Laundry in Silver Spring, Maryland before returning to Rochester to join the business his father started. Harold worked for Dison’s Cleaners (formerly Home Cleaners and Laundry) until 1958 and worked at IBM until retirement in 1985.

Harold married Norma Jean (Greenler), PhD, RN, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester on August 15, 1953.

He was active in may groups including Sons of Norway, American Legion Post 92 (life membership), Korean War Veteran’s Club, Civil War Roundtable, Rochester Quarterback Club (his father was a founding member), Olmsted Co. History Center, and was Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 183. He enjoyed biking, camping, and traveling. Some of his favorite trips included a family trip to Germany to visit his son Larry (who was in the army), an Alaskan cruise, and traveling to his wife’s hometown in Ohio. Beginning at a young age, Harold was especially active in his church. He was very generous to the Bethel Lutheran Children’s Ministry in Rochester and was always willing to give a little-one a ride on his walker after church. He was also a generous supporter of Good Earth Village and their camp programs. Harold moved to The Waters on Mayowood in February of 2016 and since enjoyed spending time there and meeting new friends.

He is survived by his brother Richard Dison and sister Mary Kay Duncan. He had a special relationship with his extended family in Rochester including Charles and Greg Dison and numerous other nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Norma, his sons Val Ludwick Dison and Larry Dison, brother Lauren Dison, his nephew Gregory Dison.

The Funeral Service for Harold will be held on Friday, November 20th, 2026 at 11:00AM at Bethel Lutheran Church. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service, at the church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery Rochester. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 92 of Rochester.

Memorials are preferred to Bethel Lutheran Church of Rochester.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com