Richard “Rick” E. Harper Jr. , 55, went home to be with his heavenly Father on January 20, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 29, 1958 in Detroit MI to Richard Sr. and Rosemarie Harper. Rick graduated from Holly High School and from CMU with a BS in accounting and he went on to earn his CPA. He worked for the State of Michigan for almost 30 years. Above all, Rick loved God, his family and the great outdoors. He was an active member at Eden UB Church and was a caring and devoted father, husband, son and brother. Rick is survived by his parents; his loving wife of almost 25 years, Patti (Kramer) Harper; his daughters Hannah Harper and Rachel Harper; brother Craig Harper; sister Rhonda Harper-Welch, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Karen and Bryan Martin and Michael and Susan Kramer; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial Service was held on Friday January 24, 2014 at Eden UB Church, 1938 Eden Road, Mason MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Eden UB Church.
