Harry Joseph English

July 26, 1930 - May 16, 2020

Harry Joseph English passed away on May 16, 2020 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. He was born on July 26, 1930, to Marjorie (Stahl) English and Harry Edward English M.D., both of whom preceded him in death. He was born in the Jasper County Hospital and was delivered by his father and grandfather, Edward C. English, M.D. Harry graduated from Rensselaer Central High School with the Class of 1948. He also was a 1947 graduate of Culver Summer Schools. He then went on to attend and graduate from Indiana University in 1952. Harry was a Corporal for the United States Army during the Korean War from serving his time from 1952 to 1954. He was primarily employed by Chicago Area Banks and he retired in 1989. Harry moved back to Rensselaer for 14 years before then moving to Hammond, Ind. to be closer to the city of Chicago, IL. He was a Blue Lodge Mason Member #125 F & AM, of Chicago. Also, American Legion Post #21 since 1951. Harry was formerly a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. He was an avid Indiana University sports fan and attended football games in Bloomington whenever possible. Harry also enjoyed cheering on the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. He is survived by two nephews, Daniel J. English of Kansas City, MO and Christopher A. English of Chicago, IL and a niece Laura E. Kudlak of Georgia, along with his second cousin, Kurt Baumgardner. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, Allen E. English DDS. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service, with full military rites at Weston Cemetery of Rensselaer, on September 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. CDT. Pastor Wayne Williams officiating.