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Ernest Milton "Ernie" Harpster

1938 - 2023

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Final Resting Place

Monday, March 27, 2023

Gatesburg Cemetery Association

R. D. #1 West Gatesburg Road

Warriors Mark , Pennsylvania, United States

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Monday

March

Visitation

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Monday, March 27, 2023

Gatesburg Lutheran Church

1924 West Gatesburg Road

Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania, United States

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Monday

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Memorial Service

2:30 pm

Monday, March 27, 2023

Gatesburg Lutheran Church

1924 West Gatesburg Road

Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania, United States

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Mark Belinda posted a symbolic gesture

Monday, March 27, 2023

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So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing . Many heart felt condolences to all of his Family . He will be missed deeply . Mark and Lesa Belinda

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Janet Schaufler posted a condolence

Monday, March 27, 2023

Doug and I were so saddened to hear of Ernie’s passing. When we moved into Gatesburg, Ernie stopped by with popsicles for all of our children. Janet Schaufler

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Earle Robbins posted a condolence

Sunday, March 26, 2023

So sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. He was very supportive of the Pennsylvania 4H Shooting Sports program. He served a s a club leader.. Instructor for other volunteer leaders across the state and Range officer for our State 4H Rifle contests. great man.. He will be missed. Condolences to friends and Family. R.I.P. Ernie...

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CW3 Bob Mathewson posted a condolence

Sunday, March 26, 2023

I met Ernie in the fall of 1976. I was looking for a place to shoot smallbore rifle and he was a member of the local team. When he learned that I was an Army veteran he convinced me to join the 318th LEM Company and to try out for the 79th ARCOM Service Rifle Team. He put me on the road that led to a 26 year career. He also deserves credit for his leadership with the 4H marksmanship program. He made it possible for youngsters in the community to develop their skills and become outstanding marksmen - including State and National Champions, National Record Holders, and one Olympian. Thanks, Ernie, for all you gave us. Rest in peace.

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1SG Schall posted a condolence

Saturday, March 25, 2023

I served with CW 4 Harpster from 1974 until he retired in 1998. He was a soldiers soldier. Any time you needed help or ask a question he would take the time to help you. RIP Chief.

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CW5 Allen Metheny posted a condolence

Friday, March 24, 2023

I first met Chief Harpster at the 318 Maintenance Company in State College, PA. He had a positive influence on my military career and I too became a Warrant Officer. I also saw him throughout the years at Scotia and the Legion in the Woods in State College. I saw him a couple times when I helped raise the flags at the cemetary for Memorial and Veteran's Day. It was there (a few years back) that I got to introduce my daughter to him. CW4 Harpster was an incredible man and we offer the Harpster family our prayers and codolances as you grieve his loss and celebrate a life well lived.

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A Memorial Tree was planted for Ernest Harpster

Friday, March 24, 2023

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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Koch Funeral Home

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