Dennis “Denny” Harland, 68, of Coello, IL passed away on Tuesday December 26, 2017 at 7:22 PM at the Herrin Hospital.
He was born on May 19, 1949 in Coello, IL to Fred and Dimple (Bean) Harland. He married Joetta (Floyd) Harland on November 29, 1973 and she survives of Coello, IL.
Other survivors include his children James (Janet) Poeschel of Owaneco, IL, Dave (Rhonda) Poeschel of Petersburg, IL and Lori (Eric) Kirkpatrick of Shiloh, IL. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Robin Horton.
He was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
He was a Trustee with the Village of North City (Coello) from 1976-1984 and from 2001-2005. He then became President of the Village of North City (Coello) from 2005-2017. He was also a member of the Sesser Masonic Lodge.
A memorial service will be on Friday December 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Dave Poeschel officiating. Visitation will be on Friday December 29, 2017 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.
. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information go to our website at www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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