Harris Edvin Urtel's Obituary
Harris Edvin Urtel age 87, of Ravenna, MI died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Appledorn Assisted Living Holland surrounded by his loving family.
Harris was born on September 23, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Charles E. and Bertha R. (Botruff) Urtel. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 until 1956. He married Norma J. (Barringer) Urtel on May 27, 1961 in Muskegon, MI.
Harris is survived by his wife of 59 years: Norma J. Urtel of Ravenna, Son: James (Jennifer) Urtel of S. Lyon, MI and Daughter: Donna Lameris of Holland. 3 Grandchildren: Andrea Lameris, Ainslee Urtel and Weston Urtel.
He was preceded in death by Parents,
Graveside Services for Harris will be conducted on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 1:00pm at the Ravenna Township Cemetery. Graveside Military Honors by the Ravenna American Legion Post.
Memorials may be directed to: Donor’s Choice.
Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna Inc. to sign the online guestbook.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511
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