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R. Lou Harrison Obituary

Lou Harrison

R. Lou Harrison, 81, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born Wednesday, July 1, 1931, in St. Louis, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon, Ill.

Lou was a State Farm Agent for 41 years and was an income tax preparer. He was a U.S. Korean War Navy veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell H. and Cleo M., nee Morton, Harrison; and brothers, Glenn Harrison and Thomas Harrison.

Surviving are his daughters, Vicki Harrison of San Diego, Calif., and Terri Freeland of San Diego, Calif.; special friend, Sally A. Medder of Fairview Heights, Ill.; son, Dr. Mark Medder of O Fallon, Ill.; granddaughter, Alexandria Medder; sister-in-law, Dee Harrison; nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Kurrus Funeral Home, with the Rev. Andrew Kramer officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.

KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Feb. 19, 2013.
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SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.

I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest
sympathy on their loss.
May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through
this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort
them and give them strength.

On behalf of a grateful nation we leave our sympathy
and a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered
by your loved one to our Country.

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February 19, 2013

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