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1930 - 2014
 Russel Alan Harper, age 83 of Rockford, went home to be with his Lord late Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born in Oakfield Township on July 12, 1930, the son of Glenn and Blanche (Essex) Harper. On July 27, 1953, he married Sue Ann Blumberg. Russ was a graduate of Greenville Senior High School, class of 1948. He was a proud veteran, having served in Germany in the United States Army. He worked at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company for 28 years. He loved working on the family farm and family sawmill, both of which he did for many years. He served on the Harvard/Oakfield Fire Departments for 43 years. He was an avid outdoorsmen who especially enjoyed deer hunting. Russ was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ann Harper, in 2005. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Ringler and Evelyn Bremmer; and his sisters-in-law, Charlene Harper, Shirley Jensen, and Grace Bow. He is survived by his daughters, Jodie (Kim) Meyers of Rockford and Cindy (Matt) Christensen of Rockford; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Darold (Mary Jane) Harper of Rockford, Norm (Delores) Harper of Cedar Springs, and Helen (Walter) Nielsen of Cedar Springs; siblings-in-law, Sivert Jensen of Greenville, Jerry (Suzanne) Blumberg of Colorado, and Kay Blumberg of Delaware; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Ed Jackson. Funeral services, with full military honors, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 7, 2014 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Rev. Dan Mead of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the funeral. Memorial contributions may be given to Spectrum Health Hospice. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Sarah Good
Thursday February 6, 2014 at
3:22 PM
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Jody, Kim, Cindy, Matt and the rest of the gang, Your family in PA and DE are thinking of you during this difficult time. Uncle Russ was a special man. Hugs to you all.
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Joe McMahan
Wednesday February 5, 2014 at
7:07 PM
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My wife, Betty, and I were fortunate to make friends with Russ while he was staying at the Ciatto's Rainbow Haven AFC Home. We really loved him and will miss him.
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Timothy Enbody Sr.
tenbodysr@gmail.com
Wednesday February 5, 2014 at
12:04 AM
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I worked with Russ in the early seventies on the Harvard fire dept. He was a hell of a man, who always had your back, with the you go we go attitude. A true professional in every sense of the word. A hero has fallen, go with God comrade.
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Lori Smith
Monday February 3, 2014 at
8:50 PM
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I'm so saddened for the family's loss. My prayers are with all of you and that he and your mother are now together for eternity.
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Steven and Kathleen
Monday February 3, 2014 at
6:01 PM
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We are so sad for the loss of Uncle Russ. We are sorry we are unable to come for the services but everyone is in our prayers. He will be missed.
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Pamela and Kevin Kozarski
Sunday February 2, 2014 at
3:44 PM
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He was a great "second dad" to Pam. He was always ready for a hay ride. He will be missed, gone but not forgotten.
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