S. Richard Harker, Sr.
October 13, 1919-January 27, 1989
S. Richard Harker, Sr., 69, 1002 Herbert St., Niles, died Friday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 a.m. at Veteran's Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor. Death followed a lengthy illness.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Harker was born Oct. 13, 1919, in South Bend, Ind. He was a lifetime resident.
He is survived by a son, S. Richard Harker Jr. of Mesa, Ariz.; a daughter, Sandra Crawford of Parma; three brothers, Donald, William and Jack of Niles; and four grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Halbritter Funeral Home. The Rev. Arthur C. Murphy of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends may call Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 28, 1989, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library)