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Forrest Harpest Obituary
PERRYSBURG — Forrest M. "Mitch" Harpest, 67, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Bay Park Hospital. He was born on December 16, 1953 in Lima, OH to Gene and Loretta (Stalnaker) Harpest. Mitch married Janet E. Hageman on September 24, 1988.
Mitch had a passion for motorcycles. He attended the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio for many years, and he tackled the Trail of Dragon in Tennessee. Mitch enjoyed going to the Wauseon National as well as hunting and camping. He also loved attending Daytona Bike Week with his twin brother, Mike.
Mitch is survived by his wife, Janet E. Harpest; mother, Loretta (John) Carter; sister, Andrea (Tim) Kuehl; and half-brothers, Vince and Steve Harpest.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gene; twin brother, Farron "Mike" and his beloved dog, Hazel.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a service to begin at 12:00 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery, Chapel Mausoleum, 3000 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH, 45804 (419.223.3811).
Arrangements by Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg, OH.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com
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