Traverse City-Richard Leo "Rich" Harp, 53, of Traverse City, died Monday morning, July 2, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Rich was a well known farmer on Old Mission Peninsula.

He enjoyed being around people and was always lending a helping hand when needed. As his hobbies he enjoyed fishing and hunting.


He was a member of Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

Rich is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Mike, Becki, Richie, Ryan and Russell Harp; father, Richard Leo Harp; sister, Joyce Ashmore; brother, Ron (Debbie) Harp; three grandchildren, Shania, Phoenix "Tennessee" and Ella, along with her father, Joe Anderson all of Traverse City; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved fox hound, Carmel.

Rich was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy; son, Richard; sister, Vicki Anderson and his brother, Craig.

A Sacred Fire Gathering will take place now untill Friday 12 noon at 10968 Center Road, Traverse City.

Memorial Service will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Paul Raphael officiating.

Kindly share your memories with the family on their online quest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .

Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home