Ronald Eugene Harness
Ronald Eugene Harness, age 77, of Ursa, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2015. Ronnie was born on April 1, 1938 in Quincy, IL – the son of Elvin and Lois (Mitchell) Harness. He married Ann Windoffer Cook in September of 1993. She survives.
He was a graduate of Unity High School in Mendon. After High School, he joined the USMC. Upon discharge he returned to Quincy. In 1961, he married and had five children. In September 1993, he married Ann, the love of his life and lovingly welcomed her four children into his life. Ronnie worked at Gem City Ready Mix in Quincy for many years. From there he went to work as a certified pipeline welder. He eventually retired in 2003 from J.M. Huber in Quincy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the American Veteran’s Association, and a proud lifetime member of the NRA. Ronnie’s favorite past times and hobbies included: flower gardening, woodworking, hunting and fishing, and being an avid reader. He particularly enjoyed working on his most prized possession, his ’49 Ford Convertible.
In addition to his wife, Ann, he is also survived by his brother, Jim (Donna) Harness of Warsaw.
His nine children: Kevin Harness of Corpus Christi, TX; Kim (Dennis) Harper of Baton Rouge, LA; Connie Harness of Quincy; Cathy (John) Garcia of San Antonio, TX; Ronald “Kent” (Rebecca) Harness of Austin, TX; Kenny (Tracey) Cook of Ursa; Connie (Mel) Wittler of Lorraine; Allen Cook of Mendon; Jenny Cook also of Mendon.
His eighteen grandchildren: Aaron, Evan and Connor Harper; Jessica (Ryan) Harness-Shaughnessy; Amanda (Mark) Garcia-Gonzales, Veronica, Jake and Jennifer Garcia; Nathan and Ethan Harness; Raymond (Leann) and Kellie (Kevin) Cook; Stevie (Chris) Ensminger, Lacie (Steven) Ensminger and Lee (Abby) Wittler; Waylon and Jacob Cook and Nicholas (Paris) Lauer.
His four great-grandchildren: Olivia, Joseph, Jonah and Amelia.
Ronnie is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his in-laws, Paul and Virginia Windoffer.
Ronnie was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved his family and friends and would never turn down anyone in need. Ronnie worked hard all his life and always gave one-hundred percent in all he did. His legacy lives on in the strong values and work ethic that he instilled in his family.
He was greatly admired and thought of as a “hero” and “best friend” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was truly loved by the Windoffer family. Ronnie was a great man and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his buddy “Auggie the doggy.”
The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and wishes. The family would also like to thank all those who helped in the search to bring him home. Rest in peace, our dear Ronnie.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in New Providence Cemetery in Ursa, IL with military rites conducted at the cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Wishes of the Family, Quincy Humane Society or to the Quincy/Adams Co Volunteer Emergency Corps. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kim-my sincere condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with each of you.
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Kim,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your father rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss there are no words that can take the hurt and the loss you are feeling I remember Ronnie from him coming in the amvets and I was with my grandma Mary Daugherty just remember you have lots of memories my deepest sympathies rick Sherry and Sadie Dillard
Ann & Family,
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Ronnie was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Ann, so sorry for your loss. Ronnie was a kind and considerate man and would help anyone if he could. Thinking of you at this time.
My Heartfelt Condolocenses to you Connie Harness and your family… May the loving heart of Jesus comfort and give you peace at this time of Sorrow… Ida Woodworth
May you find peace in your memories. My heart is with you
May you rest in peace Ronnie you was such a very awesome person to me when I worked at the Copper Kettle thank you for being so much a gentleman
Prayers for you and your family, Ann.
I wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with Ann and the family. So sorry for your loss.
Condolences to all of the Harness family from the Shaughnessy’s. We only knew Ronnie for a short while, but in that time we knew that he was a good man and cared so much for family. May he rest in peace as we send our deep felt sadness to you all.
Our deepest sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with you.
Our deepest sympathies in your time of loss. May God be with you.
Ann, so sorry for your loss… he was truly the best & will be missed by so many that loved him! Thinking of the whole family at this time.
Bea, I’m so sorry for your loss! Praying for your family and for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of your family and sending healing thoughts to you all.
Annie, we are so sorry for your loss, sending you hugs and kisses sweet lady…we will always be here to hold and comfort you sweetie….you are one in a million and Ronnie was the greatest of the great….May God Bless You and keep you in his loving arms…xo
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences go out to cathy and all her family!! Cathy he is now an angel watching over you! I love you girl! RIP Cathys daddy Mr. Harness!!! You will be greatly missed…
Thinking of you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending My Thoughts and Prayers To the Family. My Deepest Condolences.
Cathy I love you. I’m so sorry for your loss. My family is praying for all of you.
My heart and prayers go out to all of Ron’s family
I’m so sorry Anne. If you need anything at all let me know.