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BORN
1936
DIED
2019
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313 W. Pottawatamie St.
Tecumseh, Michigan
Roger Harsh Obituary
He was born June 20, 1936, in Adrian, the son of the late Maynard Edward and Mary Leila (Powell) Harsh. On Sept. 20, 1957, he married Joyce Elaine Luck at the Union Gospel Church in Tipton and they have shared 62 years together.
Roger was a printer and retired from short run book manufacturing. He was a member of the Riverbend Friends Church in Tecumseh, a spiritual life elder and president of the administrative counsel. He loved fishing, camping and reading westerns. Roger cherished and loved being surrounded by his family.
Besides his wife Joyce, Roger is survived by his children, Catherine (Chuck) Schultz of Onsted, Brad (Terri Hamlet) Harsh of Tecumseh, Carl (Sandra) Harsh of Adrian and Neil (Dawn) Harsh of Adrian; a sister, Jane (David) Fitzpatrick of Mesa, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Megan, Logan, Ryan, Lauren, Larissa and Ethan Harsh; three step-grandchildren, Amy (Tyler) Pelham, Danielle (Jim) Thomson and Caleb (Christine) Schultz; and four step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Amy and a step-grandson, Andrew Schultz.
Visitation for Roger will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Riverbend Friends Church with the Rev. Mike Dennis officiating. There will be visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverbend Friends Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.
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Jerimy Schilz
November 4, 2019
So sorry to hear about Roger's passing yesterday. Such a great person and a great boss, Rest in Peace Rog. Condolences to the family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Pat Hamlet
October 30, 2019
So very sorry to hear about your lose. Although I never got a chance to know him, Brad as his son sure is a wonderful guy. The hurt slowly recedes but never goes away. Just remember all the lovely memories.
Raymond Schmidt
October 29, 2019
Sorry to hear of Mr. Harsh's passing. He was a fine man. He and his wife raised an outstanding family. I am proud that our paths in life crossed.
Sarah Fitzpatrick
October 29, 2019
Rest in Peace Uncle Roger, I love you.
Janet Yeider
October 28, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Roger's passing
A great guy to everyone who knew him! Prayers for the family at this time and in the days ahead.
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