Edward Harper

Edward Harper, age 69, of Cromwell, IN passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 6, 1945 to Harmon and Helen (VanAman) Harper in Wolf Lake, Indiana. On July 26, 1969 he married Janet Lee in Ligonier, Indiana. She survives. Ed was a farmer and worked at the Cromwell Feed Mill for 65 years and later became owner. He drove school bus for West Noble School System for over 20 years. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, loved Purdue sports, fishing, and was an avid toy tractor collector, and followed the Indianapolis Colts. Ed was a member of the Cromwell/Kimmell Lions Club. He is survived by his wife; three children, Heidi (Rich) Karst of Noblesville, Heather (Scott) Yoder, Leo, Jeff (Amber) Harper, Ligonier; six grandchildren; and a brother, Dan (Julie) Harper of Syracuse, four sisters, Mary Esther (Ron) Pullin of Iowa, Becky (Dave) Gibson of Montana, Betty Jo (Tom) Pultz of Washington, Susie (Ron) Dorman of Fort Wayne, Indiana; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. A memorial gathering will be held in Mr. Harper’s honor on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 4-7 PM at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. A private cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center. Memorials may be directed to the Cromwell/Kimmell Lions Club.