Dan A. Harges, 84, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 26, 2022 at Parkview Hospice.
A Central Catholic High School graduate, he worked at GTE for 45 years, retiring in 2000 as Construction Supervisor. For an additional 12 years, Dan worked as a consultant, finally retiring at the age of 75.
On June 18, 1960, Dan married Sandra Hofmann. He was a member of St. Charles Borremeo Church. He loved to cruise, cook, and watch the Cubs. Dan loved his family beyond measure. He prided himself on providing for his family, and ensured that they always had “plenty.” Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Helene Harges.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra, daughters Jill Harges (Bill Markey), Kristin Harges and son Steven (Wendy) Harges, 4 grandchildren, Thad, Toby, Juliana and Mariela and his beloved canine, Hank. Also surviving are his brothers, Lee Harges of Rome City, IN, Ned Harges of Yachats, Oregon and two nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday June, 1, 2022 at St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Ft. Wayne, IN with calling one hour prior.
Friends may call from 4 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Parkview Regional Medical Center and Parkview Randallia Hospice for their compassionate care of Dan. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any memorial donations be made to Humane Ft. Wayne (4914 Hannah St, Ft. Wayne, IN 46806).