Harmon, Dan Jeffrey 1949-2021

HARMON, COX, BROWN, SOMMER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/21/2021 at 16:58:34

Dan Jeffrey Harmon

January 27, 1949-August 3, 2021

Dan Jeffrey Harmon, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 3, surrounded by his family. For 4.5 years, he fought a battle with prostate cancer with dignity and grace.

Dan was born on January 27, 1949 to John and Mildred Harmon in Ottumwa, IA. He graduated from Cardinal High School in 1967 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1968. In 1974, Dan met his soulmate, Elaine Cox and they were married on August 3, 1974 and spent 47 wonderful years together, raising their family in Muscatine, IA and retiring in Tucson, AZ in 2016.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Harmon. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Harmon; his loving children Bryan, Julie (Rick) Brown and Adam (Sommer); his dear sister, Susan (John) Klein; precious grandchildren, Kyla Curtis, Collin and Case Harmon, Bella, Will, Matthew and Michael Brown and Keaton Clements, Landon and Annie Harmon, a host of devoted family members and cherished friends, and fur baby, Roxie.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Muscatine National Guard Armory located at 5901 S Highway 61 in Muscatine, IA. A light luncheon will be served at 12:00, followed by the Honor Guard Military Salute at 1:00 and then a time of remembrance of Dan. A memorial gift may be made to the Rock Island Depot Museum in care of The Eldon Depot Committee, Inc., P.O. Box 68, Eldon, IA 52554.

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Published by The Muscatine Journal on Aug. 16, 2021.