November 13, 1927 – May 31, 2023
Dean J. Harpster, 95, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday.
He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Orville and Lillian (Mauk) Harpster.
He married Patricia Ruggles, who preceded him in death in 2020 after sharing 68 years of marriage.
Surviving are a daughter, Joan Kensinger (Ronald); two sons: Jeff (Sherri) and David; four grandchildren: Mark, Kyle, Jessica, and Justin; and three great-grandchildren: Elena, Caroline, and Harper.
Dean graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1945 and served in the US Army Air Corps in Guam.
He retired as a train dispatcher with Norfolk Southern after 41 years service.
Dean was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Hollidaysburg.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and railroading.
Friends will be received from 3-5pm on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Hollidaysburg, where a memorial service will immediately follow at 5pm with Rev. David Bowman officiating. Private interment at Alto Reste Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Zion Lutheran Building Fund: 500 Allegheny St. Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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