Background
Harper, Gary Lee was born on May 25, 1937 in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. Son of Hallie Hansel and Annabell (Dishon) Harper.
Harper, Gary Lee was born on May 25, 1937 in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. Son of Hallie Hansel and Annabell (Dishon) Harper.
Bachelor of Science, Oakland City University, 1964. Master of Science, University Evansville, 1974.
Instructor, Carnegie College, Cleveland, 1959-1960; chemist, Whirlpool Corporation, Evansville, Indiana, 1966-1968; teacher, North Gibson Schools, Princeton, Indiana, 1970-1975; owner, Oaks Printing Company, Oakland City, 1976-1986. Instructor Oakland City (Indiana) U., since 1989.
President United Way of Gibson County, 1985. Board directors United Way of Indiana, Indianapolis, 1986-1992, Oakland City University, Foundation, 1983. Representative Republican State Convention, Indianapolis, 1984-1986.
With Gibson County Foundation, since 1995. Elected city council member Oakland City, since 1996. Served with United States Army, 1964-1966.
Member National Education Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, Kiwanis (president Oakland City 1983-1984, 93-94, lieutenant governor Indiana 1986-1987, 96—), Elks, Shriners, Eagles, Oakland City University Alumni Association.
Married Margaret Earl McConnell, December 29, 1964.