Richard L. Harris

July 14, 1945 - June 30, 2018

Richard L. Harris, 72 of Bluffton passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Rich was born on July 14, 1945 in Wells County to Ernest E. & Mary (McFarren) Harris. He grew up and went to school in Berne, IN. Rich served his country in the United States Army. He worked at the Indiana State Highway Department and retired from Bluffton Regional Medical Center where he worked for over 30 years in the maintenance department. Survivors include his companion Robin Major of Bluffton and children; Jason (Keisha) Harris of Corydon, In, Jennifer (Chad) Osborn of Ossian and Jodie Harris of Suwannee, GA., step-children; Ryan McEvoy of Bluffton and Cassie Parrish of Fort Wayne, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Audrey Daniels of Bluffton and a brother Dave Harris of Vera Cruz. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings; Rex Harris, Evelyn Day, Naomi Elzey, Wayne Harris, Francis Harris, and Diane Harris. Friends are encouraged to visit with Rich’s family on Thursday (July 5, 2018) from 5pm - 8pm at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Memorials may be made to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation through the funeral home. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.