LEAR, HAROLD V.

Harold V. Lear, age 78, 224 Ruschli St., Crown Point, Indiana, passed away at his residence Monday, February 19, 1973. Survivors: wife, Beatrice; three sons, John R. of Portage, William J. of Durham, North Carolina, Steven V., at home; three daughters, Mrs. Marian Dencho of Hammond, Mrs. Theresa Durich of Crown Point, Mrs. Pat Hamilton of Portage; 12 grandchildren; cousins. Funeral services at First Christian Church of Crown Point, Wednesday, February 21, 10 a.m., Rev. John Starr officiating. Entombment to be in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Friends may call at Merriam-Little Funeral Home, 302 S. Main St., Crown Point, Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Memorials requested in lieu of flowers to the First Christian Church Building Fund. American Legion Post 20 to have memorial services 8 p.m. Tuesday. VFW Post 6841 to have flag presentation at the cemetery. He was a 26-year resident of the area; retired employee of Lever Bros. of Hammond after 18 years’ service; member First Christian Church of Crown Point; American Legion Post 20 of Crown Point and VFW Post 6841 of Lowell, a veteran of World War I and II.