H. William 'Bill' Harrison
(1925 - 2008)
Horace William "Bill" Harrison, 82, of Bryan, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at his home after an illness of several weeks.
Born Nov. 10, 1925, at Toledo, to MaryAnn Elizabeth (Bigley) and Robert Abraham Harrison, he married Wanda C. Young on May 14, 1949, at Toledo, and she survives.
Employed by the Aro Corporation (Ingersoll-Rand) as a supervisor, he retired with 39 and a half years of service. While at Aro he was involved in the formation of the fire brigade and served as brigade chief of the aeronautical division for many years.
He was a veteran of the United States Marines, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater where he received the Purple Heart for wounds received at the battle of Iwo Jima.
He was a life member of the Marine Corps Association, American Legion Post No. 284 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2489, both of Bryan, the Fifth Marine Division Association, the Second Marine Division Association, I.A.M. & Aerospace Workers Union and the National Rifle Association.
Serving as a Bryan City Councilman from 1987-1997, he served as council president three times during his tenure.
He was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and served as a board member and volunteer with the United Women's Thrift Shop over 37 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his five children, Michael W. (and wife, Wendy) Harrison of Beavercreek, Patricia Kaye of Bryan, Richard A. (Laurie) Harrison of Battle Creek, Mich., and David E. (Lisa) Harrison and Dennis R. (Lori) Harrison, both of Bryan; 10 grandchildren, five girls, five boys, including twins, a boy and girl; two great-grandchildren; several foster children; and two brothers, Harvey Harrison of Toledo and Neil (JoEllen) Harrison of Los Lunas, N.M.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Laura Ballert, Leona Harrison and Luella Winkle; and three brothers, Howard, Harold and Henry Harrison.
Visitation will be in the Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with recitation of the rosary to follow at 8 p.m.
Services will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan with the Rev. Father Charles Ritter to officiate. Interment will follow in Fountain Grove Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by Bryan American Legion Post No 284.
Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or to the Foundation for AlzheimerÕs and Related Disorders.
Krill Funeral Service : Edgerton, Ohio (OH)
H.William "Bill" Harrison (MARINES)
