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Marian Delores Harra

May 26, 1923 — May 1, 2010

Marian D. Harra, 86, died peacefully on Saturday May 1, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 26, 1923 in Oshkosh the daughter of Bernhardt and Clara Baier Golz. She married John Harra in January 1942. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. She was a credit manager for Jeffrey's Clothing and a bookkeeper for her husbands business-Harra Beverage from 1945-1975. Marian was a member of the Mercy Medical Auxiliary, putting in over 10,000 volunteer hours and her busy fingers knitted 17,000 Baby Beanie hats for newborns. She enjoyed making numerous needle point pictures for her loved ones and knitting sweaters, mittens, and afghans. Marian was an avid card player, especially bridge and enjoyed playing dominos with her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed league bowling and golf. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary- where she volunteered at Bingo games, Century Club, Friends of the Library, Ladies Benevolent Society, Friend of the Paine Art Center, and the Embroiders Guild.She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Jack, two daughters whom she was very proud of Mary(Mike) Pinter of Rockford, IL., Nancy Mather of Oshkosh, five grandchildren Carrie(Brian) Hildebrand-Loveland of Greenville, Wi., Joseph(Michelle) Hildebrand of Grafton, Wi., Debbie(Gary) Sarmiento of Rockford, Susan(Frank) DeCastris of Rockford, Katie Pinter of Venice, CA., seven great-grandchildren Dylan Loveland, Cecily Loveland, Bennett Hildebrand, Carson Hildebrand, Brynlee Hildebrand, Jacob Sarmiento, Frankie DeCastris, three sisters Pauline Fithen of Mountlake Terrace, WA., Gloria Abraham of Oshkosh, Ellen Holz of Appleton, many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers-in-law Harold Fithen, Elmer Abraham, Gilbert Holz, Dick Harra, one sister-in-law Mary Jane Harra, mother-in-law and father-in-law.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 11 a.m at Trinity Episcopal Church with Fr. Steven Powers officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church.A memorial has been established in Marian's name.The family wishes to express their gratitude to Affinity Hospice for their gentle, compassionate care and support that was provided to Marian these past months and also to Fr. Steven Powers and the staff at Trinity Episcopal Church.She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Trinity Episcopal Church



311 Division Street
Oshkosh
WI
54901

Wednesday, May 05, 2010
10 a.m. until service



Trinity Episcopal Church



311 Division Street
Oshkosh
WI
54901

Wednesday, May 05, 2010
11 a.m.

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