Sharon Kay Harris
Sharon Kay Harris, passed away June 24, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
She was the daughter of Louis and Elmira Bemer, born Sept 6, 1941, in Covington, Iowa (near Palo, Iowa). Sharon graduated from Palo High School and later earned her teaching degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Sharon remarried to Robert L Harris in 1981. In 1986 they moved from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the Prairie du Chien/McGregor area and made there home there. While in the Prairie du Chien area, Robert and Sharon operated a taxidermy business for several years. Sharon was a substitute teacher for various local schools. she was also a tour guide at the Villa Louis for eight years.
Sharon is survived by her husband Robert Harris; sons Boyd and Brian Owens; daughter Kimberly Musil; brother Robert; and sister Patricia.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, brother Albert and sisters Myra and Shirley.
A celebration of life gathering for Sharon will be held Aug. 11, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Huckleberry’s restaurant in Prairie du Chien. Food, coffee and punch will be provided. No gifts please.