SYRACUSE - Dennis R. Harper, 57, of Syracuse, died at 6:15 a.m. Feb. 15, 2008, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, after a battle with heart disease.
He was born Dec. 30, 1950, in Princeton, to Herschel and Phyllis Sullivan Harper.
Moving to Syracuse in 1957, he retired as purchasing manager and accountant from Bristol Pipe, Elkhart, after 22 years. He graduated from Wawasee High School in 1969, and earned a bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University in 1973. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity; Moose Lodge; and Eagles Lodge 3760 and Maxwelton Golf Course, both of Syracuse.
Surviving are his extended family.
A memorial gathering will be from 1 to 5 p.m. April 12 at Eagles Lodge 3760, Syracuse.
Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memorials to Hospice, the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
