Harold Kochersperger

Harold Junior Kochersperger, age 80, a resident of rural Portland, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He farmed in Wayne Township, worked for Horizon Homes in Portland and retired from Coca Cola in Portland.

He was a member of the Gideons International.

Harold was born April 24, 1938, in Darke County, Ohio, the son of Harold and Goldie (Schrader) Kochersperger. He was married on Sept. 25, 1960, to Lucille Shawver.

Survivors include:

His beloved wife of 58 years — Lucille Kochersperger, Portland, Indiana

Two daughters — Deborah Kochersperger, Portland, Indiana, and Kathy Bryant (husband: Jeff), Bluffton, Indiana

Two brothers — Jerry Kochersperger (wife: Jocele), Dayton, Ohio, and Jim Kochersperger, Marion, Ohio

One sister — Jerilyn Smith (husband: Gary), Logan, Ohio

One granddaughter — Megan Lee (husband: Christian), Indianapolis, Indiana 

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Pastor Joe Hines will officiate the services and burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery. 

Memorials may be directed to Jay County Heart Fund. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com