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1927
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2022
Billie Harnishfeger Obituary
LIMA -- Billie S. Harnishfeger, Age 94, of Lima passed away at 6:05pm on August 13, 2022, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Ada, Ohio. Billie was born December 6, 1927, to Frank and Erma Harnishfeger. In 1948 he married Betty Randas and in 1960 he married Joeann Stevens.
Survivors include six sons, Alan S. Harnishfeger, of Lima, Danny Joe Stevens, of Lima, Frank A. (Diane) Harnishfeger, of Columbus Grove, William S. (Dianna) Harnishfeger, of Lima, Michael A. (Barb) Harnishfeger, of Ada, and Joseph R. Harnishfeger, of Lima; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Billie was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad having served in the Lima office as yardmaster for many years. Billie served the people of Lima's 5th Ward as their councilman in the 1970's and 80's, a position that he enjoyed greatly.
Billie was a member of America's Greatest Generation as a veteran of the United States Navy. Billie quit high school in order to join the Navy during World War II where he traveled the world extensively in service to our country. The Lima City Schools would later issue his Honorary Diploma in respect to his war time military service.
A gathering of family will be held at a later date.
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Minnie Phalen
August 10, 2024
Billie was a great guy.He worked on the railroad with my dad .I remember him coming to my house when I was little to visit .He always made us laugh.He felt like part of our Family.
Fred Weymer
August 22, 2022
So sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. He was a great neighbor.
Minnie Phalen
August 18, 2022
I forgot to say he worked with my dad on the railroad.My dad was Wilkerson Brown
Minnie Phalen
August 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of his passing,I new Bill for many years ever since I was a little girl,He worked with my dad on the railroad.He would always come to our house on his motor cycle ,and visit .A very sweet man.i was prolly about 5 or 6 when he worked with my dad.I am 62 now that is a lot of years.
Deb Wombles
August 18, 2022
Sorry For Your Loss My Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Family
Delores Gossard
August 17, 2022
Sorry for ur loss!! Praying for GODS comfort for his family & friends!! Luv u guys!!
Richard Hover
August 17, 2022
I am very sorry to hear this news. Please accept my condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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