Published in Patriot-News on 5/21/2009
Harrisburg PA

John H. Case of Harrisburg entered into life March 1, 1918, and entered
into eternal life May 18, 2009. John's favorite word was enthusiasm,
from the Greek en theos ("God within"). John grew up in Morristown,
NJ and spent his summers as a youth hiking, swimming, and fishing in
the Adirondack Mountains in Keene Valley, NY. He worked as a roughneck
in the Texas oilfields, married his beloved wife Betsey in 1939, became
an All-American lacrosse player at Dartmouth College, enlisted in the
U.S. Army after Pearl Harbor, and served in the 10th Mountain Division
during World War II. After the war, John and Betsey raised their three
children in Harrisburg, PA, where John served as marketing director
for Berg Manufacturing, and then started his consulting business, Case
Resources. John loved people, and he loved to inspire them. He published
a book of inspirational sayings, titled "Courage and Confidence" in which
John wrote, "Leadership . . . calls for an indomitable attitude. The
weeds of negativity and doubt need to be pulled before they take root. The
best way to do this is to replace them with strong, positive, inspiring
thoughts." John is survived by his daughter, Sally Park; his sons, John
and Will Case: nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren (with
more expected soon). John signed his letters "Love and courage." These
words describe how John faced the end of his earthly life, with his
best friend, Rick Zlogar, at his side when he passed. We will miss
him. Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at 2 p.m.,
at the Hetrick Funeral Home, 3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg. Condolences
can be shared at www. hetrickfuneralhome.com Hetrick