Blaine L. Harper, 85, passed in peace on March 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Wayne on October 25, 1933 to the late Lester and Mary Harper. Blaine graduated from North Side High School, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan; and a Masters in Education from St. Francis University in Fort Wayne. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a Master Sergeant. He taught school for 35 years. A member of over 40 years with the Y.M.C.A., where he pursued his love of running. Surviving are his wife of 63 years Gracia; children, Kerry (Jay) Melchi, Sandra (Bruce) Levinson, Blaine Harper, Neal (Dawn) Harper, Jeffrey (Marlis) Harper, and Lisa Sorg; 14 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren who called him Bubba. His wishes were to have no services. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.