Royal M. Harvey, 82, died at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, June 4, 2007. He was born in Racine on September 25, 1924 to the late Royal and Ida (nee: Koening) Harvey. In 1947 he married the former Levia Marabelli. She preceded him in death on June 5, 1987. Mr. Harvey served his country with the U.S. Army in the European and American Theaters during WWII where he received the Purple Heart. He retired as a self-employed carpenter. His survivors include his children, Gary Harvey of Milwaukee, Dennis Harvey of Topeka, KS, Terry (Terry) Harvey of Racine, Randy (Kathy) Harvey of Kenosha, Barbara Reynolds of Racine, Pam (Wayne) Korte of Kenosha; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Paul (Rose) Harvey of Caledonia; brother-in-law, John (Norma) Marabelli of Kenosha and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to his parents and wife, Levia, his brother, Lloyd Harvey preceded him in death. A service celebrating Royal's life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at noon with Rev. Linda Vance officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until noon. Memorials in Mr. Harvey's name have been suggested to the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Zablocki VA Medical Center for the excellent treatment Royal received while in their care.