Bernard A. Harrier, 74, of Alma, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at his home. He was born March 13, 1945 in Alma to Arlan A. and Ardis R. (Fisk) Harrier. He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1963. He went on to Michigan State where he took a short agricultural business course. In March of 1965 he married Carolyn Shaver, his high school sweetheart.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, sons Charles (Alissa) Harrier, and Brian (Christy) Harrier; seven grandchildren Seth, Dean, Ian (Sarah), Wade (Maddie), Emily (Nick), Drew and Brynn, and two great-grandsons, Benjamin and Arlan, one sister Carol (Craig) Goward, and brother-in-law Frank Huss. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Nancy Shepherd and Debra Huss. He helped start Royster Fertilizer Plant. In 1968 he went to work at Consumers Power Company and retired after 33 years. Bernard was raised on the farm and enjoyed hunting rabbits and deer. He enjoyed a lot of time in his wood shop until he began dialysis. He was a member of the Beebe United Methodist Church.
Memorial Service will be held October 12, 2019 at the Beebe United Methodist Church at 4:00 P.M. A meal will follow at the Emerson Township Hall across the street. Memorials may be made to the Beebe United Methodist Church.