Opa loved his family, restoring Model A’s, and tinkering; but family was first and most important. His grandsons were his pride and joy.
He was a loving husband, dad, opa, uncle, great uncle, and friend.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Amanda, nee Beasix, Harper.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sieglinde Harper, nee Kreuzer; daughters, Sylvia (Scott) Martin, Kathy Bailey; son, Lawrence Thomas Harper; grandchildren, Christopher Buesking, Jonathan Martin, Taylor Martin, Michael Power, Kristin Masson, Phillip Masson, Melissa Masson; and many great grandchildren.
Memorials in Lawrence’s name may be made to Unity Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com
Visitation: Friends may call on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 12pm-2pm at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223.
Funeral: Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2pm in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL
Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, IL
