Harry Dale Reber

Harry Dale Reber Harry Dale Reber died peacefully at home on August 18, 2009, with loved ones at his bedside. He was born in Fremont, Michigan, in 1918. He attended Fremont High School and graduated from Harvard in 1940. Thereafter, Harry joined the Navy and was sent to the South Pacific at the beginning of WWII. He was recognized for his heroic actions as an officer on the naval destroyer USS Little as it was sunk in the battle of Guadalcanal. He then became a naval aviator, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During this time he was stationed in South Carolina and it was here he married his sweetheart of seven years, Mary Lowery, in 1944. After the war, Harry went to the University of Michigan Law School before returning to his hometown to join his father in Reber and Reber, Attorneys at Law. Harry enjoyed his years in Fremont, practicing law, raising a family, and contributing to the community with his work on the school board and other local organizations. Here, he developed a passion for the game of golf and the camaraderie it cultivated with his fellow golfing buddies. Harry and Mary had many friends in Fremont and were involved in many social activities, more often than not revolving around the game of golf. In 1986, Harry and Mary retired to Green Valley, Arizona, where golf, that had been his passion, became Harry's lifestyle. Harry and Mary traveled frequently and far and also enjoyed being with family and friends. In 2002, Harry and Mary moved to Okemos, Michigan to live with their daughter and her children who were grateful to care for them to the end. Harry valued his role as provider. He provided a good life for his wife and family, but more than that, he provided a high standard of integrity and conviction for those who knew him. Harry now joins his loving wife, Mary who preceded him in death by a few short months. He is survived by his three children, Cynthia Reber, Polly Reber, and John Reber, his daughter-in-law Julia Reber; his seven grandchildren, Dan Leaman, Nathan Leaman, Libby Leaman, Stephen Reber, Emily Reber, Harrison Reber, Benza Maman; and his two sisters, Nancy Johnson and Marjorie Salata, and his brother-in-law Ted Johnson. On Sunday, August 30th, friends are invited to join the Reber family in Fremont as they gather at the Maple Grove Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. and immediately following at the Gerber Guest House for a Celebration of Harry and Mary.