Washington and Wyoming. After his discharge he was employed in the data processing departments at many different manufacturing firms in the Midwest, including Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Seeking a career change in 1974, Harl and Norma bought the Lincoln Lodge Motel in Ames, Iowa. But after realizing how much the business tied them down, they sold it and Harl went back to corporate employment. His last career move before retirement was to become the Office manager and Estimator for Rich Lepper Construction, Inc. which he did for ten years. Harl attended Christ Community Church in Ames and enjoyed the weekly Men's Bible Study group. He enjoyed fishing, his flower gardens, working on puzzles, reading, and playing games with family and friends. He also enjoyed watching sports and attending his grandchildren's events. Survivors include his daughter, MarlaKay (Rich) Lepper and his son, Joel (Cathy) Ingham, both of Ames and six grandchildren, Austin (Amanda) Lepper of Ames, Ryan (Diana) Lepper of North Oaks, Minnesota, Chelsie (Drew) Dickson of Ames, Alexandra (Shawn) Kunkel of Bondurant, Iowa, Anastasia (Edward Thorne) Andresen of Boone, Iowa, and Andre Ingham of Ames. Survivors also include 12 great-grandchildren along with many other relatives and friends. Preceding Harl in death was his wife, Norma, of 66 years; five brothers, Wayne, Delmar, Carman, Lee, and Marvin; a twin brother at birth, one other brother and a sister at birth and his parents. In lieu of flowers memorials given to the family will be donated to Dementia research.