Frank Lee Harris

Frank Lee Harris
Carlisle, Iowa

Frank Lee Harris, 87, passed away on January 11, 2026 Carlisle Care Center in Carlisle, Iowa. He was born on May 27, 1938 in Ashland, IL to Lee and Dorothy (Poore) Harris.

Mom and dad met while working together in a theatre. He was an Army Veteran and proudly served in Germany during the peace time as a tank specialist from September 1957 until August 1961. After the death of his son, Frankie Lee, Frank and Barbara moved back to Iowa.

He was an autobody mechanic and car insurance adjuster. He loved living on a farm and dabbled in farming and raised some farm animals for a while.

Frank was a man who loved the simple, steady blessings of life. He cherished farm living, small towns, and the comfort of bib overalls, finding joy in honest work and familiar places. Above all else, he loved his family deeply, and they were the center of his world.

Frank served his community as a school bus driver for Interstate 35 schools, a role he took seriously and with pride, safely transporting generations of students with care and dependability.

Those who knew Frank will remember his quiet strength, steady presence, and genuine heart. His life was a testament to faithfulness, humility, and love for home and family.

In quieter moments, he loved watching westerns and enjoying the life he built through hard work, faith, and love. His legacy lives on through the many generations he leaves behind and the steady example he set for all who knew him.

Frank was the proud father of five children, Lisa (Ray) Stroud, Loralee Harris, Leann (Rick) Wisecup Kathy Harris and Don Harris; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sister-in-law, Linda Yates; sister, Karen Formaro and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara Ann Harris; son, Frankie Harris; brothers, George Harris and James Harris and brother-in-law, Dennis Yates.

Frank will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Frank enjoy wearing bib overalls and watching the Hawkeyes. With that said, the family would like to invite you if you so choose to wear either bib overalls or Hawkeye gear in honor of Frank to his service.

A graveside service will take place on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:30 p.m., at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, Iowa.

Memorial donations may be made to a Veterans Organization of your choice in loving memory of Frank.

Condolences may be expressed online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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