July 28, 1930 – July 23, 2025
Memorial services for Robert Edward “Bob” Harsch, 94, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Mr. Harsch was born on July 28, 1930, in New Florence, Mo., to Mary Katherine (Hensley) Harsch Smith Stark and Robert Oscar Harsch. He passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Alma, Ark.
He married Florence Velma (Nicholson) Harsch on Jan. 19, 1951, in Fort Peck, Mont. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2018.
He served his country in the Naval Reserve for eight years. He was a Union Construction worker and Piping Superintendent for Gunther, Shirley Lane Co. in California. After retiring, he went into business for himself, Rocking H Welding and Fence Co. He enjoyed raising cattle, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golf.
Survivors are a daughter, Mary P. Braun and Larry of Claremore; son, James M. Harsch and Rita of Van Buren; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty J. Ray of Spokane; and several other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Harsch; grandson, Ryan Harsch; sister, Ruthie Hensley; and brother, Kenny Smith.
