Edward H. Harris, 80, Loving Husband, Father, Step-Father and Grandfather of Alsace Township, died December 30, 2007 in the St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been since December 28, 2007.
He was taken there from ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township, where he had been since October.
Edward was the husband of Leah L. (Baer) Harris, whom he married March 29, 1969.
Born in Pottstown on September 14, 1927, he was a son of the late Edward Harvey Harris and Ann (Gift) Hibberd.
He was also predeceased by his step-father, John Hibberd.
Edward was a 1945 graduate of West Reading High School.
He was a Navy Veteran of WWII.
Edward was a carpenter and contractor by trade and also worked at AT&T, Muhlenberg Township for 30 years, before retiring as a group leader in 1986.
He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers; Elks Lodge of Reading; Central Fire Company and the Senior Club of Laureldale.
Edward is also survived by a daughter, Penny L. wife of Larry K. Adams of Centre Township and three step-children; Garry K. Stroebele, fiancé of Pam Routhier of Laureldale; Heide M. (Stroebele) wife of Rob Peters of Shillington and Tim K. Stroebele of Muhlenberg Township.
Other survivors include two grandchildren, Tammy L. Wertz and Tiffany L. Burns and five step grandchildren; Jason K. Stroebele, Brooke A. Stroebele, Zachary V. Kropp, Cherish A. Stroebele and Matthew R. Peters.
He also has five great grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the Chapel at Laureldale Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township, with the Rev. Clark L. Bossler officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services in the Chapel. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231-4596 or American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605. Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com
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