Harry A. Rasel
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WWII veteran enjoyed hunting and fishing
Harry A. Rasel, 87, of Washington, died Monday, November 4, 2013 in his home.
He was born January 22, 1926, in Amity, a son of the late Harry M. and Cora Bolton Rasel.
He attended Sowers School and Trinity High School.
He joined and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, being one of the first soldiers to land on Iwo Jima, where he was wounded. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Additionally, Mr. Rasel participated in the occupation of Japan from September to October 1945. He earned a Good Conduct Medal.
Mr. Rasel worked as a coal miner and warehouse foreman for Fairmont Supply, from where he retired in 1992.
He was a member of American Legion Post 175 of Washington and Washington County Marine Corps League Detachment 1138. Mr. Rasel was a life member of Washington Arms Club.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing trips with friends. He also enjoyed spending time with friends at the Legion.
On September 5, 1979, in Frostburg, Md., he married Helena P. Hetrick, who is deceased.
Surviving are a sister, Mary Lou Bercosky; three stepdaughters, Debra (Randy) Wagers, Vicki (Gary) Rush and Tamara (Bill) Johnson; five stepgrandchildren, Michelle, Randy Jr., Steven, Kelli and April; five stepgreat-grandchildren, Myranda, Kourtney, Max, Gavin and Addison; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends, Tom and Katie Landish.
Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, are five sisters, Ruth Watson, Martha Briggs, Idell Briggs, Elsie Rasel and Bernice Rasel; six brothers, F. Edwin Rasel, Albert Rasel, Frank Rasel, Leroy Rasel, Paul Rasel and Norvin Rasel; and a stepgrandson, Herb.
Family and friends will be received Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. in Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington, where services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 8. Interment will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. A guest book is available at www.nicholfuneralhome.com.