"Dear Arlene, I am so sorry to hear about David's passing. Sending thoughts, prayers, and my deepest condolences."
In loving memory of
David Lawrence Harp
April 30, 1943 - August 15, 2015
David Lawrence Harp, 72, Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2015 with his family by his side following a short illness. David was born April 30th, 1943 in Little Chute, WI to the late Eugene and Loretta (Heesakker) Harp. David was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI (1966). He was a Civil Engineer who worked at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 30 years. Throughout his life he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, sharing the outdoors with his family, and especially the years at the family-shared cabin (Pleasure Rec Inc.). He was an accomplished woodworker and wine maker - his crafts adorn many family members' and friends' homes. He delighted in hours of card playing. He loved time with his extended family and life-long friends from childhood. During his recent retirement years, David enjoyed spending time at Tranquil Shores, the family cottage on the Bay of Green Bay, participating in community events, weekly card games, and was an avid reader. David was a long-time member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a member of the Green Bay Transit Authority Committee.
Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Arlene (Ratulowski) Harp, Green Bay; his children, Brian (Joni) Harp, Saginaw, MI; Julie (Stuart) Creel, Crystal Falls, MI; Grandson Austin (Ashley) Fritsch, Milwaukee, WI; Brother Thomas (Ruth) Harp, Appleton, WI; sister-in-law, Carol Harp, Menasha, WI and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Leo Harp, Little Chute, WI, James (Barbara) Harp, Little Chute, WI, and Richard Harp of Menasha, WI.
Visitation will be on Wednesday August 19, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 8:00pm at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, with a prayer service at 7:30pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church, 2771 Oakwood Drive. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Demuth officiating. Burial to follow at St. Johns - Sacred Hearth Cemetery in Sherwood, WI.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of David Harp. www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/milwaukee-wisconsin/.
The family would like to thank the staffs of Bellin Hospital, Rennes Group, and Unity Hospice for their special and compassionate care.
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"Aunt Arlene, While Karen and I will not be able to be with you in person please know our thoughts and prayers have been with the entire family in this very difficult time. Rest easy Uncle Dave in the company of all the family and friends that have gone before you. "
"I will always remember how much I enjoyed talking to Dave and hearing his great stories. I couldn't have asked for a better neighbor."
"Dear Arlene, We are so very sorry to hear that Dave has passed on... Gary, I, Carly and Michael have so many wonderful memories of our "Oakwood Drive" neighborhood friends. Dave always had a good joke to share and made everyone laugh. Good times and great memories. Our hugs, love and condolences go out to you and the kids. --The Gloudemans"
"Arlene so sorry to hear about Dave. You have been through a lot in a short time. Thinking of you! "
"In the eighties, I was one of few women at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Dave always treated me with respect and kindness which I really appreciated. We had some great laughs together and got a lot of work done at the same time. He was a gentleman and an all around good guy. He will be missed."
"We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Dave will be remembered as a fine man. Jim and Sandra Pahl"
"I am so sad to hear of Mr. Harp's passing. I will always have good memories of camping and going to the cabin with the Harp family. RIP Mr. Harp....maybe your having a beer with my Dad. :)"