Randy Lee Harris, the son of Marvin Lee and Ardythe Joann Jaeger Harris, was born February 17, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he received his early education in the Spencer school system. He entered the military in 1971 and served with the U.S. Army from 1971 until his honorable discharge in 1974. While in the military he received his diploma in Germany. Following his service, he returned to Spencer. In 1988, he moved to Sioux Falls, SD, where he did volunteer work for the V.A. Hospital. He later returned to Spencer, where he had resided at the time of his death.
Randy married Carolyn Putensen on April 9, 1996 at the Methodist Church in Fostoria, Iowa. He attended several churches in the Spencer area and was a member of the First Christian Church. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, swimming and playing pool.
Randy passed away unexpectedly at the Spencer Hospital on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the age of 52. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn.
He is survived by two sons: Adam Joe Harris of Iowa City, IA and Aaron John Harris of Spencer, IA; two grandsons, Nicholas and Atticus; his parents: Marvin and Ardythe Harris of Spencer; one brother, Danny Lee and his wife, Paula Harris of Spencer; one sister, Vicki Lee and her husband, Patrick Delaney of Merritt Island, Florida; other relatives and friends.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer, Iowa.
OFFICIATING
Rev. Cheri Gelner
CASKET BEARERS
Shane Bendlin Cody Harris
Brady Newcomb Tom Harris
Brandon Harris Albert Wiggins
VISITATION
Visitation will be from 2:30 to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 11, 2006 with the family present from 7 to 8:30 P.M., Tuesday Evening at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
INTERMENT
Military services will be conducted by Glen Pedersen Post #1 - American Legion of Spencer, Iowa. A Lunch at the Legion Hall in Spencer will follow the graveside services.