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He is survived by wife, Peggy Harz (nee Davis); sons, Nicholas (Melissa) Harz and Charles (Josie) Harz and grandsons, Davis and Hayden Harz.
Joe married his high school sweetheart Peggy in 1967 (celebrating 57 years of marriage in 2024).
Joe began his career at Carl Harz Furniture in 1965, where he spent his life running the family business alongside his brother, Richard. Nick and Chuck also spent time in the family business before closing the store in 2011. After retiring, Joe moved to North Carolina and Florida to be close to his sons and grandsons.
Joe's passion for racing led him to own the iconic Yellow 88H 410 sprint car, where he was one of the most notable owners in Central Pennsylvania sprint car racing for 18 seasons.
Joe was inducted into the York County Racing Club Hall of Fame in 2002. Known by his racing friends and family as "Gentleman Joe" he will be greatly missed at Dirt Tracks around the country
There will be a celebration of Joe's life on August 8, 2025, at the Adams Funeral Home, 64 Broad Street, Woodstown, NJ 08098. The family will begin to greet those who wish to pay their respects starting at 6 PM, with a time of sharing starting at 7 PM. The family requests that, as a homage to Joe, dress casually and come wearing a Hawaiian shirt! Please visit adamsfuneralhome.org to post a message, thought, or memory about Joe.
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