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James 'Jim' Harder Sr.

James “Jim” Harder Sr., 51, of Huntington, IN, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Fort Wayne.

Mr. Harder was employed as a machine operator at Onward Manufacturing, in Huntington. He was a former resident of Monroe, WI.

He was born July 3, 1965, in Monroe to Delbert and Kathleen Jones Harder. His father survives. He married Patricia Michael in 1991, and they later separated.

Survivors include four sons, Ben Harder, James Harder, Jacob Harder and Josh Harder; a daughter, Sarah Harder; a stepdaughter, Shantell Welch-Eppard; a sister, Tami Powell; and a stepgranddaughter.

He is also survived by his girlfriend, Tammy Welch.

Calling is Tuesday, May 30, 2017, from 10 a.m. to noon, with a service following at noon, at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, 1455 Mansion Drive, Monroe, WI. Rev. Blake Canterbury will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.shriner111.com.