Obit: Adams, Harlan L. #2 (1922 - 2004)

Transcribed by: Crystal Wendt

Surnames: Adams, West, Quiling, Engelbrecht, DeHart, Hulke, Schaldach

---Source: Merrill Foto News (Merrill, Lincoln County, Wis.) Wednesday, 22 Dec. 2004; page 12

---Adams, Harlan L. (26 July 1922 - 17 Dec. 2004)

Harlan L. Adams, 82, of 2800 Thielman St., Merrill, died Friday, December 17, 2004, at Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill, under Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Harlan was born July 26, 1922, in Viroqua, son of the late Robert and Ethel West Adams. He married Joan Quilling on June 15, 1945, in Menomonie. She survives.

Harlan served as a pilot during World War II and was a prisoner of war in Germany. After the war, he continued to serve in the military reserves. Harlan was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. He retired from the reserves in 1982 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. After WWII, Harlan completed his education at US Stout where he earned his degree in industrial education. He was a high school teacher for 38 years, and coached basketball and tennis. Harlan was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Merrill, where he served as an elder. He was an active member of the Merrill Evening Lions Club, and was a member of the Silver M Club.

Survivors besides his wife Joan include daughters Ann (Don) Engelbrecht, Sue (Dick) DeHart and Jane (Jim) Hulke; son David (Libby); seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his twin sister Loran Schaldach.

Funeral services were Monday, December 20, at First Presbyterian Church, Merrill. Rev. Donald King officiated. Entombment will be in Merrill Memorial Park Mausoleum, with graveside military rites conducted by VFW Post 1638, Merrill. The Taylor and Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, handled the arrangements. The family requests memorial to either the Merrill Athletic Park Restoration Fund or First Presbyterian Church.

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