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Gary Harpst Obituary
Formerly of Albion, Pa., he was a graduate of Northwestern High School, class of 1972, where Gary was all-county in football, baseball and basketball.
Gary spent his working years as a surveyor in Pennsylvania, Texas and Missouri.
He was preceded in death by two sisters Cindy H. Temple, and Cathy H. Sing.
Survivors include his wife Sheila, of St. Charles, mother Billie Allen Stapf of Albion, father Donald L. Harpst of Waterford, and brother Glenn (Diane) of Albion. Also surviving are four children Amy (Scott) Smith, Matthew (Sarah) Harpst, Cody Harpst, and Taylor (Tim) Nadeau.
At his request, no services were held.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Harpst
Jim and Debbie Feldmiller
December 28, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roger and Kris Copeland
December 26, 2017
Deepest sympatyhies.
Rod Smith
December 26, 2017
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to the precious memories, they are gifts from God. blessings...Rod Smith
December 26, 2017
Sister Mary Alice, Albion Moose
Bob White
December 24, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
Bob White & Darlene Tustin
Joyce Sumner
December 24, 2017
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jon Christensen
December 24, 2017
Many fond memories. ..my thoughts and prayers are with the Harps Family
Raymond & Vicki Armstrong
December 24, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Harpst family on Gary's passing.
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