Edward W. Harper, age 75 years, of Deerfield, IL, passed away on Sept.
18, 2008 in Mequon, WI. He was a resident of Deerfield for 43 years.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Jim (Janice) of Thornton, CO; daughters, Cathy (Mike) Cowart and Karen (Gregg) Giersch of Saukville, WI; the proud grandpa of Jaquel and Jensen Harper, Collin and Benjamin Cowart and Oliver and Mina Giersch; also survived by his brother, Ken (Kathy) Harper of Elk Grove Village, IL; and many nieces and nephews who called him “Uncle Eddie”. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loraine; and his sister, Audree Smith.
Memorial Service Monday, Sept.
29, 2 p.m. at theEernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, WI, preceded by visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Online condolences, www.eernisssefuneralhome.com
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