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Merle Harmon Obituary

Harmon, Merle Reid, Sr. ARLINGTON, TX. Age 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Memorial service 2PM Tuesday at Community of Christ Church, 2211 N. Carrier Parkway in Grand Prairie, TX. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to the Merle Harmon Scholarship Fund at Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140. He then spent 49 years in sports broadcasting, covering college and professional sports. He served on the Board of Trustees of Graceland University for 16 years. He was a proud member and ordained minister in the office of Evangelist in the Community of Christ Church. Because of his generous heart, Merle was a trusted counselor and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by his family and all of the friends he had across the nation. Survivors: Loving wife of 62 years, Jeanette "Jenny" Harmon; sons, Reid, Keith, Kyle and Bruce, and daughter, Kara Harmon, with their spouses; his sister, Ferne; along with 7 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 19, 2009.

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April 23, 2009

Kara and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you all come together to love and support one another during this challenging time. You are in my prayers.
Jackie Kuhn

Mrs. Glendon (Harold) Holler

April 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Glenn Holler

April 21, 2009

Dear Family & Friends of Merle Harmon,
I am so sorry for your loss, we are related...
My Grandfater was Fred Holler, my Dad was
Harold Holler....
May God Bless Merles family in their time of
need and sorrow...

Nita Boozer

April 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jenny and family. All your friends at the Woman's Club were so saddened to hear of your loss of your dear husband. God bless you and hold you in his loving, comforting arms.
With the deepest sympathy,

George Edbauer

April 20, 2009

The entire Harmon family are what families should be about, and Merle being the head of that family was an awesome person who loved so much. I will miss Merle and our many conversations, I have been blessed to have known him. I know we will meet again!

Chris Rice

April 20, 2009

My sincere condolences to Jeannette and Merle's family.

When my husband, Bruce, died, Merle could not make it to the service, but made a special trip to Kansas City to see me and visit, a gesture that was very special to me.

Over the weekend during the Braves' broadcast the announcers were talking about Harry Kalas's passing and said that another passing had maybe been lost in all the talk of Harry. Merle Harmon, they said, defined the term "gentleman" and were very complimentary, as they should be. People could learn much from Merle, and not just about sports, but about how to treat people.

He will be missed.

Walter Flint

April 19, 2009

Three cheers for Merle Harmon and all of his family. What great memories for me growing up in Brookfield in the 1970's and being exposed to his family and his personal professionalism. Merle was a man who didn't squander the natural gifts that were bestowed upon him. That is a measure of a man, and Merle Harmon measured very highly indeed. Hip Hip Hooray for Merle Harmon and his memory. Great men are ALWAYS missed, and so will he be so missed.

April 19, 2009

bruce -- he was very special to me.
jenn. (briggs gerst)

louise wisinski

April 19, 2009

It says alot that when you hear a person's name after a number of years that you can immediately hear that voice in your mind. He was a great announcer, and from what I hear, all around person. May God grant you comfort in all the memories.

April 19, 2009

My condolences to the Harmon family for the loss of Merle. May God bless you.

Regards,
Joe Lenz

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