Harry Mewes Jr. was born on June 2, 1955 in New Richmond, Wisconsin to Harry and Norma Mewes. Junior was raised in Clayton, Wisconsin and graduated from Clayton High School in 1973. When Harry was 18 he purchased Harry's Auto Salvage in Clayton, Wisconsin. Junior continued farming at the Mewes farm with his father and brother, David while running the junkyard. Harry had a loving passion for old cars and John Deere Tractors. He also loved going to auctions. Harry met the love of his life, Ms. Raymond in 1988. They conjoined their families in 1989 giving Harry and Tessa 6 children in total. Throughout the years they enjoyed spending their time at tractor and car shows, and with their 17 grandchildren. Harry was known by his beard and sloppy smooches.

Harry Jr. has been battling congestive heart failure for 13 years and on May 25, 2018 lost his long, hard fought battle. Harry is preceded in death by his father, Harry Mewes Sr. Harry is survived by Ms. Raymond (Tessa), his 6 children, Elizabeth (James), Emily (Rob), Jeremy (Bobby Sue), Jason(Bailey), Tashsa "Toshie" (Peter), Jonathan (Maddie); his 17 grandchildren; his mother, Norma; a brother, David; sisters, Bonnie and Hazel and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the St. Ann's Catholic Church in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin with Father Tom Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 – 8 PM on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Church.