Harry N. Adler
September 9, 1945 – December 15, 2020
A private graveside service with full military honors will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Dwelling.
Obituary
Age 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Harry was born in Kalamazoo on September 9, 1945, the son of the late Richard and Clara (Glerum) Adler. He was a graduate of Portage High School, class of 1964. Following graduation, Harry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country honorably until 1968. He worked at the Upjohn Company for 32 years as a pipefitter and after retirement enjoyed doing handyman work for another 17 years. Harry was a jack of all trades and could fix just about anything, including cars and anything mechanical. He built his own house in just six months. Harry appreciated living a quiet life with his family and friends and would always lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed target shooting with special cousins, Ken and Deb Glerum. Harry was triumphant in a fight against Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 22 years ago but lost a courageous 14-month battle with Large B-cell Lymphoma. On November 9, 1968, he was united in marriage to Sandra “Kay” (Morrical) Adler who survives. He is also survived by his children, Scott (Kitty) and David (Shanon) Adler; grandchildren, Mason and Riley Adler, Tiffani (Tocarra) Rose and Brittani and Whittani Schidecker; great-grandson, Ryder Hiemstra; sister in-law, Mary Ellen (Doug) Riggs and brother, Robert Adler. Besides his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his in-laws, Russell and Irene (Dontje) Morrical; grandparents, aunts, uncles and special cousin, Joan (Huntoon) Flickinger.
Scott, Kitty, Mason and Riley, so sorry to learn of the passing of Harry. A father, father-in-law and grandfather. No doubt he’ll be truly missed.
Sandra and family: Karen and I are so sad to hear about Harry. Know that we have you in our prayers and hope He reaches down and comforts you and the family with happy thoughts of Harry from over the years. Our thoughts are with you all. Jim and Karen D.
Kay and family. So sorry for your loss. We are in Arizona for the winter but check the news daily. Sending a huge hug from us for a man who will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers from us during this time for all of you. Ron and Jannie Glerum.
Kay and family, Harry was a classmate of mine, plus we were in the same Sunday school class for a few years. I remember him as kind, sweet and rather quiet. But his eyes twinkled when something funny occurred. I am so sorry for your loss and all the hope you must have had for him to get well. You have my deepest sympathies.
My sympathy to you and yours. “The pain is forever but it becomes less sharp, more of a dull ache to remind us of our humanness. A part of you went with him but more important is the part of him – you will always and forever have within you.” Joan Lee 1993
I’m so sorry. He will be missed
I am so sorry to learn of Harry’s passing. I had the opportunity to work with Harry a few times at Upjon’s. A kind and gentle giant that could do anything with a pair of channel locks. His strength in his hands was only exceeded by the strength of his quiet humble character. I will keep Harry and his family in my prayers. My sincerest condolences Mike