Robert L. Harrison

73 year old, Robert L. Harrison of DeMotte, passed away December 23, 2011.

On July 9, 1938, Robert was born to Lewis and Mable (Lenz) Harrison in Hebron, Indiana. Robert served in the U.S. Marine Corp. On August 5, 1961, Robert married the love of his life, Janet ‘Sue’ Miller in Chesterton, Indiana. He worked for Bethlehem Steel and retired in 2000. Robert was also the firearm instructor for DeMotte Police Department for over 12 years. Robert was a member of Grace Fellowship Church.

Robert is survived by his loving wife: Sue, children: Melody (Mark) Brownfield, Heidi Colee, James Harrison, grandchildren: Spec 4 Tony Colee, Mark Brownfield Jr., Cassie Brownfield, siblings: Arlin Harrison and Ila (Harry) Scheisser, brother-in-law: Harvey Wilson.

Robert was preceded in death by: his parents, son: Peter, and sister: Cleo Wilson.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for Robert will take place Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, DeMotte, Indiana. Cremation will follow.