Rupert Harder Obituary (1925

Rupert A. Harder, age 87, of Reedsburg, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on January 21, 1925 in Reedsburg, the son of Arnold and Hilda (Grosskrueger) Harder. Rupert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. He worked as a heavy equipment operator with various construction companies until his retirement. Rupert was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville. He was also a member of the Reedsburg V.F.W. Post 1916. Survivors include his brother: Kenneth (Irma) Harder, of Portage; his sister: Audrey Hamburg, of Freeport, IL; three nephews: Robert (Kim) Harder, of California; Douglas (Lori) Harder, of Reedsburg and William Harder, of Texas; his niece: Sue (Daniel) Brylla, of Reedsburg; great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Herbert and Melvin; and by his nephew: Dennis Harder. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville with Pastor Christopher Miller officiating. Interment with military rites will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Thursday June 14, 2012 Friday June 15, 2012 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Hoof Funeral Home St. Peter's Lutheran Church - Loganville