Harry J. Tueche Jr.; 89; of Monessen; died Tuesday; July 11; 2006; in Havencrest Nursing Center. Born June 27; 1917; in Fayette City; he was the son of the late Harry J. and Jane Daugherty Tueche. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years; Carmen Beery Tueche; two sons; James W. Jerry Tueche and wife Marjorie; of Hershey; and Harry Beezy Tueche; of Rochester Hills; Mich.; three grandchildren; Michele Kirsch; Jane Karnowski and Jon Tueche; one step grandson; Edward Coccari; five great-grandchildren; Taylor Kirsch; Sophie and Ella Karnowski; and Weston and Christian Mountz; and two step great-grandchildren; Hedy Paterno and Jade Popson. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law; Mary Ann Tueche; a step granddaughter; Donna Popson; and his half sister; Irene Tueche Evans. During World War II; he served with the 28th Infantry Division; 110th Regiment Company D; rising to the rank of staff sergeant. Mr. Tueche participated in action across northern France and was wounded near Archen; Germany. He was awarded the European; African; Middle East Campaign medal with two Bronze Stars; Good Conduct medal; World War II Victory medal and the Purple Heart. Upon his return to Monessen; he enrolled at California State Teachers College and graduated in 1949. While a full-time student; he founded the Yell-o Cab Co. in July 1948. He sold the taxi business in 1951 and began selling homes for Admiral Co. By 1953; Admiral awarded Harry his own exclusive territory along Route 30 near Irwin; which quickly became the largest volume dealership. In 1957 he founded Keystone Homes in Belle Vernon and by 1965 had 27 dealers in five states. He later co-owned Laurel Ridge Coal Co. in Charleroi. Mr. Tueche was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church; a 60-year member of the American Legion; and a 65-year member of the Elks Club; all in Monessen. He was a past president of the Monessen Industrial Development Corp.; and a past member of the Monessen Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. Mr. Tueche was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC.; Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue; Monessen (724-684-3700). A Blessing Service will be held Saturday; July 15 at 9:30 a.m.; followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R.C. Church. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. American Legion Post 28; Monessen; will conduct services on Friday at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home.