Frank E. Harner, 73, Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Monticello, died Tuesday, March 18 at his home. He had been seriously ill for the past year.

He was born March 30, 1919 in Brookston, the son of Clint and Ella Eberle Harner. His marriage was to Virginia Jean Redding on November 23, 1939 in Tippecanoe County. She survives.

A retired farmer, he had lived in Monticello since 1977, having farmed in the Brookston area most of his life. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lakeland.

He had attended the Brookston schools, was a member of Libanus Masonic Lodge in Monticello, the White County Shrine Club and the Murat Shrine in Indianapolis.

Surviving besides his wife are two sons; Richard L. of Monticello and John C. of Bloomington. One daughter, Mrs. Jack (Sue) Peters of Monticello. Three sisters, Gladys Eller of El Paso, TX, Wilma Bennett of West Lafayette, and JoAnn Ruemler of Monticello also survive including 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

One son, one brother and one grandchild preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be at Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home in Monticello at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Brookston.

Friends may call at Voorhis Draper Funeral Home from 4-8 tonight. Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.