Roger Linkroum Harder Jr. Obituary (1951 - 2005)

Age 53 of Grand Rapids and formerly of Eaton Rapids died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans following a long illness. Born July 30, 1951 in Patterson, New Jersey one of six children born to Roger and Consuelo (Casillas) Harder Sr.. Roger's family moved to the Eaton Rapids area following the death of his mother when his father became the distributor for the Hi-Klas Bottleing Company in Lansing. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 1969 and shortly thereafter joined the United States Army and served 2 Tours in Viet Nam. Roger from a young age aquired a good work ethic and had continued that work ethic until the decline in his health. He was formerly the manager at the Golf Course and Country Club in Big Rapids and most recently a finance officer in automotive sales. During his decline in health he became a resident at the Grand Rapids Home For Veterans where he was very active with the Poppy Program and the President of the Rakin Building. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Robbie Harder. Surviving are his 3 children, Dominque Kruegler,Brandon and Jason Harder; mother Barbara Harder of Lansing; 5 brothers and sisters Robert (Julianna)Harder of Oceanside, Ca., Peggy (Dale) Sader of Lake Odessa, Ron Harder of Largo, Fl. area, Sally Harder of Lansing and Connie Harder of Largo, Fl.; several nieces and nephews; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 7-9pm with Memorial services on Thursday, July 14th at 11:00 am from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with the Rev. Stephen Klink officiating. Burial of cremains will follow with full military honors at the Delta Center Cemetery in Delta Township.