Richard L. Harlan died peacefully on January 13, 2012,
at the age of 65 at the Valparaiso VNA Hospice. He was the oldest child of
Robert and Bernice (Crumley) Harlan of Lafayette, Indiana. Dick was a resident
of
Born in Williamsport, IN on Sept. 22, 1946, Dick Harlan was a graduate
of Lafayette Jefferson High School and attended Purdue University. He served his
country as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War before being
honorably discharged.
An avid sports fan and broadcaster, Dick could be heard and seen
announcing Valparaiso High School and Valparaiso University Football and
Basketball games for nearly two decades. He took great pride in being a
sportscaster for more than 40 years. When not behind the microphone, he could be
found on local golf courses.
A volunteer in the true sense of the word, Dick was a prominent member
of the Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club along with several other organizations. He
served as Kiwanis Club President in 2001-2002, was named Kiwanian of the Year in
2004 and earned Distinguished Lieutenant Governor status in 2004-2005. Dick was
a man of faith and a friend to all who met him.
Dick Harlan was preceded in death by his father, Robert Harlan and his
brother, Wesley Harlan. He is survived by his mother Bernice (Crumley) Harlan of
Lafayette, Indiana; his brothers Larry Harlan of Lyles, Tennessee; Forest
(Tammy) Harlan of Ashland City, Tennessee; his sister Jeanette (Pearlie) Braden
of Lafayette, Indiana; and his children TR Harlan of Valparaiso, Indiana; and
Nicki (Dan) Williamson of Bloomington, Indiana. He is also survived by two
grandchildren, Katherine Williamson and Jack Williamson, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
The visitation for Dick Harlan will be Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012
from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Moeller Funeral
Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd.,