Harry Harman

Biography

Harry L. “Jack” Harman, 81, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away while surrounded by his loving family at 9:40 P.M. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in North Lewisburg, Ohio May 12, 1931, to the late Herbert R. and Margaret Sibley Harman.

On January 12, 1958, he married the former Judy Detwiler and she survives in West Liberty. He is also survived by his children Elizabeth Anne (Thomas) Lowry and John Michael (Jeri) Harman, both of West Liberty; four grandchildren, Amanda Jo Harman, Tony M. (Deidre) Harman, Colton T. Lowry and Ross V. Lowry; three great grandchildren, Layne M. Harman, Jack W. Harman and Chance A. Harman; a sister, Jean (Henry) Bochenek of Wasilla, Alaska; two brothers-in-law, John (Sandy) Detwiler and Tom (Pat) Detwiler, both of West Liberty, and numerous nieces and nephews. A son, Mark L. Harman and two brothers, Jerry L. Harman and Stanford Harman also preceded him in death.

Jack retired from D. P. & L. after thirty one years of service. A United States Army Korean Conflict Veteran, he was a fifty four year member of American Legion Post #426 and a fifty three year member of Mad River Lodge #161 Free and Accepted Masons. He also served as Mayor of West Liberty for ten years. Jack loved sports and enjoyed coaching West Liberty Little League teams for many years. He loved his family, including his dog Kay.

Per Jack’s request, a private celebration of life service will be conducted at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Champaign County Humane Society or the Mac-O-Chee Ambulance District.

The funeral arrangements were handled by the staff of the Kauffman-Eichholtz Funeral Home in West Liberty.