In memoriam: Charles R. Harris.

Charles R. Harris, 83, of Dover, DE died in September. His wife, Anne Sheridan Harris, with whom he recently celebrated 59 years marriage, survives him. Mr. Harris had three daughters and four sons, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In 1984 he assumed the position of Executive Director of the American Mushroom Institute (AMI). Following six years of his able leadership and strong representation of the industry, he retired in 1990 to live with his family in Dover. Many AMI members will remember his efforts to strengthen the trade association and his monthly column in Mushroom News.

Mr. Harris received an undergraduate degree from State Teachers College, West Chester, PA, and a Master of Education degree from Temple University. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of WWII. He was a member of many organizations including President of the Dover Lions Club, President of Central Delaware United Way, Secretary of Delaware Educational Television Association, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Delaware Chapter of the American Diabetes Association and YMCA Dover. Mr. Harris was also a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Dover for 52 years, and served as Chairman of its Administrative Board. His book "Apathy to Awareness" was published in 1969.

Contributions may be made in his name to the Wesley United Methodist Church Memorial Building Fund, 209 S. State St., Dover, DE 19901 or the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801.

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