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Robert, L. Harris: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
South Bend Tribune (IN) - Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Deceased Name: Robert, L. Harris
June 27, 1930 - July 10, 2011

SOUTH BEND - Robert L. Harris, 81, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Memorial Hospital.

Robert was born on June 27, 1930, in Martin, Indiana, to William and Grace Alice (Brockelsby) Harris. Bob graduated from Riley High School, served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and received his pilot's license at the age of 15. He was employed by Kordell Industries, and was a member of the former St. Anthony Society and the Corvette Club.

On December 24, 1972, he married the former Susan "Susie" Danch. She died on October 26, 2006. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Lee, and a brother, Glenn Harris.

Surviving are two sons, Robert Harris Jr. of South Bend and Jeff (Carol) Harris of Edwardsburg; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. today, July 13, 2011, in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue. Family and friends may call from 4-7 today in the funeral home. Private burial will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.