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Robert Leslie “Colonel Bob” Harrison

Birth	:	2 Apr 1917 Norway, White County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	15 Mar 2008 Monticello, White County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	IOOF Riverview Cemetery, Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7453003, -86.7363968
Description	:	Residence: Monticello (Norway), Indiana Died: Saturday, March 15, 2008 Location: Monticello, Indiana Age: 90 Date of Birth: Monday, April 02, 1917 Birth place: Father: William R. Harrison Mother: Della F. Schlegmilich Marital Status: Resided in: Monticello (Norway), Indiana most all of his life. Funeral Date: Friday, April 11, 2008 Funeral Location: 4:00 p.m. at the I.O.O.F Riverview Cemetery Clergy: Father Vern Arseneau Burial will take place: In the I.O.O.F Riverview Cemetery on Friday, April 11, 2008. Visitation will be: No Public Visitation is scheduled at... Read More	Residence: Monticello (Norway), Indiana Died: Saturday, March 15, 2008 Location: Monticello, Indiana Age: 90 Date of Birth: Monday, April 02, 1917 Birth place: Father: William R. Harrison Mother: Della F. Schlegmilich Marital Status: Resided in: Monticello (Norway), Indiana most all of his life. Funeral Date: Friday, April 11, 2008 Funeral Location: 4:00 p.m. at the I.O.O.F Riverview Cemetery Clergy: Father Vern Arseneau Burial will take place: In the I.O.O.F Riverview Cemetery on Friday, April 11, 2008. Visitation will be: No Public Visitation is scheduled at this time. Biographical Information: Colonel Bob had lived in the Monticello (Norway), Indiana community most all of his life, and was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School, in Monticello, Indiana. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Red Men Lodge, Men's Auxiliary of the V.F.W Post, and the Libanus Masonic Lodge #154 F. & A.M., all of Monticello, Indiana. The Colonel was famous for telling everyone that he met, "I have never had a bad day in my life", he loved to meet new people and one could say that he never knew a stranger. He brought smiles to all who he visited with especially the younger children as he enjoyed telling them, "did you know I speak in a different language", "$25 - $35 - dollar money bid now $45, sold to the little girl for $45 dollars!" Colonel Bob was an accomplished Real Estate Broker since 1965 and Auctioneer since 1948, and former State Judge for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. He also worked for Bryan Manufacturing, ALCOA, Essex Wire, and the Ryder Furniture Company. He was the owner and operator of the Harrison Auto Sales and Harrison Auction House formerly of Norway. Colonel Bob started Harrison Realty and Auctions after attended the Reppert School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Indiana. He was later joined in the family business by grandson, Ryan Harrison and daughter-in-law, Violet Harrison. Although the Colonel had many different careers, auctioneering was certainly his passion. Colonel Bob enjoyed making auction tapes for his friends and surprising them with one in the mail, where every time the recipient was the high bidder! Special Services: Graveside Services will be conducted on Friday, April 11, 2008. Memorial Information: Marriage Information: Survivors include: Daughter, Sylvia S. Pike, of Legih Acres, Florida; Son, Gary W. (wife Melibeth) Harrison, of Monticello, Indiana; Grandsons, Ryan C. Harrison, of Winamac, Indiana, Jason (wife Samantha) Harrison, Monticello, Indiana, Patrick Harrison, of Thailand; Granddaughter, Stephanie M. Harrison - Ownens - Schliep, of Peru, Indiana; Adopted Grandson, Ryan F. Crawford, of Winamac, Indiana; Daughter-in-law, Violet D. Harrison, of Monticello, Indiana; Great Granddaughter, Janice Harrison of Monticello, Indiana; Ex-wife (mother of his children), Donna Dowd. Preceded in Death: Arrangements by: Miller-Roscka Funeral Home

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Robert Leslie “Colonel Bob” Harrison's memorial is located at: IOOF Riverview Cemetery, Monticello, White County, USA.
When did Robert Leslie “Colonel Bob” Harrison death?
Robert Leslie “Colonel Bob” Harrison death on 15 Mar 2008 in Monticello, White County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.7453003
Longitude: -86.7363968

Family Members:

Parent

William Robert Harrison

(1884 - 1961)

Della Fern Schlegelmilch Harrison

(1891 - 1974)

Spouse

Donna Kathleen Doud Carney

(1920 - 2013)

Siblings

Charlotte Harrison

(1912 - 1912)

Joan Colleen Harrison Marlow

(1924 - 1998)

Thomas Dale Harrison

(1930 - 1992)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. IOOF Riverview Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7453003, -86.7363968

2. Nearhoof Cemetery
Patton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7376328, -86.7425308

3. Old Monticello Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7515907, -86.7597809

4. Bishop Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7270355, -86.7621155

5. Pike Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7784271, -86.7348404

6. Oak Grove Cemetery
Patton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7191849, -86.7004776

7. Cowger Cemetery
Norway, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7818820, -86.7542540

8. Old Shafer Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7871437, -86.7257156

9. Norway Farms Cemetery
Norway, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7819633, -86.7653656

10. McConahay Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7711860, -86.6822740

11. State View Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7583008, -86.6699982

12. Schock Cemetery
Patton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6931000, -86.7202988

13. Warden Cemetery
White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031006, -86.7249985

14. Kenton Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7160380, -86.8097300

15. Idaville Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7531395, -86.6478424

16. Dilling Cemetery
White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6807518, -86.7662201

17. Yeoman Cemetery
Yeoman, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6721344, -86.7451324

18. Wolverton Cemetery
Monticello, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6742930, -86.7846320

19. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6870575, -86.6591873

20. Lantz Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7381800, -86.6249500

21. Leazenby Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7938995, -86.6427994

22. Cullen-Flanigan Cemetery
Idaville, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7600632, -86.6214981

23. Dyer Family Cemetery
Delphi, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6560200, -86.7581600

24. Bunnell Cemetery
Reynolds, White County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7378006, -86.8606033