Freddie “Fred” Leroy Harper, 81, of Galena, died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home. Born February 16, 1941, in Baxter Springs, Fred was the son of Mary Alice and Raymond Harper. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Cherokee County Rural High School. After graduation, Fred enlisted in the United States Navy. While in the U.S. Navy, he married Diane Andersen, together they had two sons, Raymo…