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Ralph Harshbarger Obituary
Ralph E. Harshbarger, 80, a life-long resident of Rossville, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Milner Community Health Care in Rossville.
He was born November 2, 1933, in Rossville, the son of Elcania and Martha Heddrich Harshbarger. Together with his wife, Nancy Schnieb, they shared 54 years of marriage.
After graduation from Rossville High School in 1951, Ralph served in the United States Army. He worked for 39 years at Indiana Gas before retiring in 1990. Ralph was a life-long farmer. He attended Rossville Church of the Brethren and was a member of both the Clinton/Carroll County Tractor Club and the Ross Township Advisory Board. Ralph had a passion for anything to do with tractors especially engine work. He and Nancy made donuts for the Rossville Marching Band for many years.
In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his children, Katrina (Mark) Hoogenboom and Karl (Carolyn) Harshbarger; three grandsons, Jeremy Harshbarger (companion, Cheyenne Cumberland), Benjamin Hoogenboom, and Jacob Hoogenboom; two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Wyatt; and several nieces and nephews.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Glenn Harshbarger; and one sister, Mary Radko.
Visitation for Ralph will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Genda Funeral Home Rossville Chapel from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2014, at the funeral home with Pastor Allen Weldy officiating. Burial will follow in Fair Haven Cemetery in Mulberry with military honors by Frankfort American Legion Post 12. Memorials in Ralph's name may be made to Rossville Volunteer Fire Dept. Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.
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for Ralph Harshbarger
Julie Rice(Greater Lafayette Foot Care
August 20, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Ralph at our office.
August 20, 2014
You have are thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. Janice, Jean Ann, Judy Walters
August 20, 2014
Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just read about Ralph's passing as I was reading Lafayette paper tonight. I was very sorry we missed his viewing/services, we would have been with you, but I'm sure you had lots of support. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Love Janice, Jean Ann, Judy Walters. Joan "Harshbarger" Walters daughters.
Jackie Shoaf-Becker
August 16, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to your family, I will always have the fondest of memories
August 16, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family for your loss. We will always remember "uncle Ralph".
Larry, Jennifer & Katie Frey
May 22, 2014
Larry Ward
August 16, 2014
I enjoyed a visit with him at a Class of "56" luncheon in May. Nancy my prayers are with you and your family.
Dale & Shirley Brown
August 16, 2014
We will cherish our recent with Ralph, look forward to spending time with him again in Heaven
Tom Pearson
August 16, 2014
Sorry to hear of Ralph's Passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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