Ronald A. Harber's Obituary
Ronald A. Harber, 62, of Fort Wayne died unexpectedly, Monday, September 2, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Robert and Agnes Harber. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, he was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. The Vietnam Army veteran was a member of American Legion Post #330. He was a machinist for Dana Spicer Axle Division and was formerly with Maloley's SuperValu for 15 years.
Ron had a positive impact on the lives of many youth, including his children and grandchildren, during the 11 years he spent coaching baseball for St. Joe Central Little League.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ramona; children, Robert (Tara) Harber, Renae (Mark) Worrel, Ryan Harber, and Rita Harber; grandchildren, Alex, Will, Riley, Gavin, and Meridith; and sisters, Joyce (Richard) Doust and Mary Lou (Mark) Oberley.
Mass of Christian Burial is 1 p.m., Friday at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior. Father Jacob Meyer officiating. Calling is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. Burial is in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to Masses or Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church Building Fund.
Call Me Coach
Thank you kids for being the reason
That I coach in my head, for another season
Who was more nervous that very first day
You guys learning, or me teaching you to play
Out on the diamond I feel like a kid again
But after practice, my age settles in
My muscles ache, and my bones feel sore
Then I ice them, and I'm better than before
At the start of the game, I think far away
Back to a time when I still could play
My boyhood memories, I'm thinking in my head
My boys, my kids, "They can play!" I said
The sandlot at St. Joe is still there today
Now my grandkids all come there ready to play
The grass grows green where the pitcher's mound stood
A boyhood landmark from the old neighborhood
Coach, Hey Coach, I hear from a place far far away
Are you going to pitch to me sometime today?
Back to the game, with you all at last
My boyhood memories tucked away in the past
Hey coach, everything alright? I'm asked with a grin
Just perfect kids
Hey, thanks again
Author: Ron Harber
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