Joan L. Harris, 84, Jasper

Joan L. Harris, 84, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper.

She was born on July 27, 1941, in Ferdinand to Alphonse and Hilda (Hedinger) Boeglin.

She was a 1959 graduate of Huntingburg High School.

Joan was united in marriage to Robert E. “Bob/ Red” Harris, Sr. on December 26, 1959, in Shawneetown, Illinois.

She worked for Farbest Foods as a supervisor for 27 years. Joan was a good soul and would volunteer wherever help was needed and enjoyed the outdoors, boating and fishing. Indoors, you could find her sewing, quilting and snuggling with her furry friend, Sophie.

She was a past member of Oakland City American Legion Post #256.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, Sr., on February 26, 2017; her son, Robert Harris, Jr.; and a brother, Leroy Boeglin.

Joan is survived by three daughters, Brenda Volz of Dale, Judy Meyer of Jasper, Mary E. “Beth” (Rick) Bruce of Princeton; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

A private burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.