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Harry Francis Berglan, Jr.

Harry Francis Berglan, Jr.[1, 2]

Male 1928 - 2015  (86 years)

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  • Name Harry Francis Berglan 
    Suffix Jr. 
    Born 21 Dec 1928  Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Harry Berglan, Jr. Birth Certificate 1928
    Harry Berglan, Jr. Birth Certificate 1928
    Gender Male 
    Died 1 Mar 2015  Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • Funeral Service 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Laird-Eddy Funeral HomeVisitation from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

      Harry Berglan, Jr., 86, Peru passed away at 3:45 P.M., Sunday, March 1, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital with his family at his side. He was born December 21, 1928 to Harry and Freda (Speicher) Berglan in Wabash County. He graduated from Converse High School in 1947 and married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Gene (Kelsey) Berglan on May 1, 1948 who stayed by his side throughout their 66 ½ years of marriage.

      He was the proud father of two sons, James Alan Berglan (Lavita), Thomas Berglan (Karen). He was a fun-loving grandfather to Kelley Simmons (David) Amboy, Heath Berglan (Linda) Lafayette, Laura Berglan (Ben Davis) Tuscon, Arizona, and Matthew Berglan (Jessica) Peru. He was blessed with great-grandchildren, Alaina and Aubrey Simmons, Christopher and Lucas Berglan and Cullin Davis. Also surviving are his brother, Merval Berglan Peru, sister Jane Ann Troyer (George) Kokomo, sisters-in-law Onda Berglan Stroup, Swayzee, Arlene Stair (Raymond) Carmel, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Freda Berglan; sister Marlee Kay Berglan and a brother Harold Berglan.
      Harry was a farmer all his life. He had a passion for camping, collecting antique cars and trucks, and in younger years, riding motorcycles. He loved wintering in Bradenton, Florida for several years.

      A service celebrating the life of Harry Berglan, Jr. will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, 201 North Main, Amboy, with Pastor Dwight Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends will gather from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday at the funeral home.
    Buried 6 Mar 2015  Amboy, Miami County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I38949  Family
    Last Modified 11 Oct 2020 

    Father Harry Francis Berglan,   b. 6 Dec 1909, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1968, Marion County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Freda Laverne Speicher,   b. 26 Apr 1911, Wabash County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Aug 2005, Peru, Miami County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 9 Jun 1928  Wabash County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Family ID F14210  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Phyllis Gene Kelsey 
    Married 1 May 1948 
    Berglan 50th Anniversary 1998
    Berglan 50th Anniversary 1998
    Children 
     1. James Alan Berglan
     2. Thomas Berglan
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F14245  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBuried - 6 Mar 2015 - Amboy, Miami County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
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    Harry Francis Berglan, Jr. (1928 - 2015)
    Harry Francis Berglan, Jr. (1928 - 2015)

  • Sources 
    1. [S4326] Kokomo Tribune, Deaths; obituary; 27 June 1968; Harry Berglan; 8 October 2020.

    2. [S3992] Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, 11 October 2020; Harry Berglan, Jr. Birth Certificate 1928.

    3. [S4403] 1930 Census for Wabash County, Indiana, 11; p. 20A, line 3; dwelling 517, family 538; Walter Finnegan; 8 October 2020.
      Year: 1930; Census Place: Wabash, Wabash, Indiana; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340371

    4. [S4407] Eddy Funeral Homes, 11 October 2020; Harry F. Berglan, Jr.