Obituary for Harry Lee Harsha

Hudson - Harry Lee Harsha, 71, of Hudson, passed away at 12:19 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at his residence.

Cremation rites have been accorded His visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hudson Community Fire Protection District.

Harry was born on September 27, 1944 in Bloomington, a son to Furman Edwin and Bessie Mann Harsha. He married Susan M. Swanson on September 12, 1981 in Bloomington. 

Surviving are his wife, Susan Harsha of Hudson; four siblings, Dennis Lyle Harsha, Nancy Ann (T.J.) Powell, Charles Edwin (Linda) Harsha and Vickie Lynn (John) Powell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Harry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

He graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Industrial Technology. He was employed at State Farm Insurance, retiring in 2000 after 30 years of employment. Harry also had been employed as a baker.

Harry was a woodworker and was a stained glass artist and restored older woodworking machinery. He enjoyed camping and traveling as well as all things in nature. Harry had an inquiring mind and enjoyed taking classes to learn new things. 

He was a loving husband and brother and a loyal friend. He was a kind and caring man who was always there for whoever needed him and had a unique and quirky sense of humor. 

Online condolences and memories of Harry may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.