Harlan Rhea Vail

Harlan Rhea Vail, 88, lifelong resident of Linden, died at Belle’s Place of Crawfordsville on Friday March 21, 2025. Born October 20, 1936 in Linden, IN. The son of the late Ernest and Dorothy White Vail, he was a 1954 graduate of Linden High School. Harlan married Patricia E. Miller on September 1, 1957 in Linden. He retired from Fairfield Manufacturing in 1999 as a machinist and he also served in the National guard from 1955-1957.

Surviving is his son Leslie R. Vail of Linden, IN and sister Linda Mussche of Linden, IN; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia Vail in 2009; sister Virginia Sayler; brothers Marvin “Red”, Floyd “Bob” and Jim Vail.

Graveside services will be held at Linden Cemetery at a later date. If friends desire, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association. Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home of Linden is caring for the Vail family. Memories and condolences may be left at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com