Warren L. Harter, 83, died at the Wheaton Franciscan Health Care Center on Monday, December 18, 2006. He was born in Racine on June 25, 1923, the son of the late Leo and Angeline (nee: Evans) Harter. Mr. Harter served his country with the U.S. Marines Corps during WWII. On July 8, 1950, in St. Edward Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to the former Jennie J. Kauers, who preceded him in death on December 9, 2005. Mr. Harter was employed as the Produce Manager for the A&P Tea Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1979. He attended St. Lucy Catholic Church. He was a diehard Cub’s fan, enjoyed big band and country western music, as well working in his garden. His most cherished times were those spent with his family. Surviving are his children, Rodney (Chris) Harter of Racine, Gregory (Amy) Harter of Zion, IL, Renee (Rudy) Villalobos of Racine, 14 grandchildren; 4 great grandchild; his brother Robert (Mary) Harter of Menomonee Falls; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Douglas (Shirley) Kauers, Donald (Dorothy) Kauers, Dahlton (Farol) Kauers, Eldora Schmidt; and special family friends Richard, Cindy, Natalee, and Matthew Brzack. His many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife, he was preceded in death by his son Terrace “Terry” Harter and his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Alvin (Delores) Kauers, Leona Jahnsen and Alma Baxley. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, December 22nd at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Joseph Stobba officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleums. Memorials should be directed to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. A special thanks to Wheaton Franciscan Home Health and Hospice nurse Carol Evans.
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