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John Harr Obituary
John Tennyson Harr, age 78, of Shorewood, IL and Ft. Myers, FL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
Born November 28, 1940 in Savanna, IL to the late Lloyd and Elsie (nee Shepherd) Harr, he was a graduate of Savanna High School, the University of Dubuque, IA, and received his Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years, Karen (nee Kirmse) Harr; two children, Steven (Nancy) Harr of Normal, IL and Sherry (Jeff) Rowlett of West Dundee, IL; and three grandchildren, Jennifer (William) Traynor, Tyler Harr and Danica Rowlett.
John taught at Washington Junior High School and for 30 years at Joliet West High School coaching basketball and track at both schools. He was especially proud of his track team winning third place in the State Track Meet in 1987, and the State Championship in 1990. He was Coach of the Year in 1990, and elected into the Illinois Track Coaches Hall of Fame in 2005.
His first love was his family and next was his school and the kids he taught and coached. During retirement, he had a great passion for fishing as a hobby, spending the winters in Florida, and coaching track with his coaching friend, Art Pahl, at Bolingbrook High School for five years.
John will be greatly missed and forever remembered by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Visitation for John T. Harr will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, where Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com
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Patrick Hallihan
May 25, 2019
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Many times while walking my dog I'd stop and chat with John while he was sitting at the edge of the garage. I was a student of John's at Joliet West and was pleasantly surprised to see he was a neighbor in my subdivision. Always in a good mood and fun to talk to...I will miss those chats. God bless and I will keep you in my prayers.
Linda Trager
May 23, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Many fond memories of him coaching David and his kids.
Sincerely, Linda Bogdan Trager
Vicki (Hannah) Gelfo
May 23, 2019
I was a 7th grade student of Mr. Harr at Washington Jr High School in 1962. He was most often seen in the halls with Mr. Herring, as I recall. He was an excellent and very popular teacher. My condolences to his family.
Robert McCullum
May 21, 2019
I was a student of Mr. Harr's many, many years
ago at Washington Jr. High.
Mr. Harr was a great educator and a good person.
To the Harr Family my most sincere condolences.
Rest in Peace.
Janet Brown
May 21, 2019
I am so saddened by the news of John's passing. My condolences to the entire family.
May 21, 2019
Rest in Peace Coach.
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