Harry Martin Darga

Harry Martin Darga, 87, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014, at home on Grand Lake surrounded by his loving wife Alice and family.

Harry was born in Posen Michigan on December 8, 1926.  He was the seventh son of Frank and Rose Darga. He was a 1945 graduate of Posen High School.

Harry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alice; four sons, Dennis (Beverly) of Naples Florida, Thomas (Becky) of Traverse City, Richard (Anne) of Harbor Springs and Chicago, Timothy (Lois) of Presque Isle; a daughter, Jane (Michael Swanson) of Marinette Wisconsin; 10 grandchildren and their families, Kurt (Patty) Darga, Nick (Ashley) Darga, Kristen (Andrew) (Kowalski), Dee (Josh)Bridges, Kaley Darga, Patrick (Brittany) Darga, Jessica Darga, Sara Darga, David Swanson and Andrew Swanson; and five great-grandchildren, Ethan, Aubrey and Colton Darga, and Sofia and Harry Kowalski.

His sister Pauline and brother Stanley, and literally hundreds of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins survive Harry. Brothers and sisters Helen, Emil, Frank, Philip, Bernard, Mary, Julia, Leo and Clarence preceded him in death.

Harry is at the Beck Funeral Home in Rogers City. Family and friends may call today (Thursday, November 6) from 4 to 8 p.m.  A rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen at 10 a.m. Friday, November 7, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial.  Posen VFW Post 7804 will accord full military honors following Mass.

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Memorials may be made to Posen Knights of Columbus Council 6657 Chalice Fund.