Wausau, Wisconsin
1940 - 2018 (Age 78)
Jon Leroy HarknessWausau - Jon Leroy Harkness died on September 7, 2018, after a brief illness. He was born to Leroy A. Harkness and Margaret I. (Chubb) Harkness in Cumberland, WI, on August 28, 1940. Jon's parents and sister, Mary Jo (Edwall), preceded him in death. After the accidental death of...
Read MoreMr. Harkness was a very unassuming, polite man. I never knew that he was so accomplished in the field of science. I had him as one of my science teachers while at Wausau West High School. My sincerest sympathies to all who knew and loved him.
Angela Burton
October 17, 2018 | Wausau, WI
Mr Harkness was a fantastic educator...before, during, and long after my time at Wausau West High School. A fine gentleman to be sure. Thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of this icon of science education.
Kent Hansen
October 14, 2018 | West Jordan, UT
With my sincere sympathy to your family, may your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn".
October 14, 2018
