Roger Harpster 1922-2015
Roger E. Harpster, 92, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 6:10 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on June 5, 1922, in Roundhead Township, Hardin County, Ohio to Anthony and Mae (Thomas) Harpster and they preceded him in death. On April 4, 1950, he married Lucille Fry and she died on April 8, 2012.
He retired from Ford Motor Company on June 5, 1984, after working 26 years as a sub-assemblyman. He was a graduate of Roundhead High School in 1940. He was a member of the Lawrence Valley Grange.
Survivors also include four sons, Gary (Karen) Harpster, of Belle Center, Daniel (Jennifer) Harpster of Waynesfield, Timothy (Tracie) Harpster of Wapakoneta and Stephen (Amy) Harpster of Waynesfield; six granddaughters and two grandsons, six great-granddaughters and five great grandsons.
He was preceded in death by one brother Russell Harpster, and two sister, Evelyn VanSchoyck and Martha Conn.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday May 18, at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Rev. Philip Brenneman officiating. Burial will be in Roundhead Cemetery, Roundhead.
Friends may call from 2 - 6 p.m. on Sunday May 17, at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and until time of service Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hardin County Council on Aging.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, September 7, 2026
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
- Labor Day weekend pause for the Icons
- Bluffton Icon headlines, Sept. 1-4
- Ada chamber holds custom-made Harvest & Herb football raffle
- Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong: Science to modulate our immune system
- Ada Library Flower Arrangement Class
- P.S. Why read, like and share local news?
- Bulldog volleyball rallies past Lima Temple Christian
- Bulldog girls soccer shuts out Delphos Jefferson
- Meet Dailah and Kenley, Ada candidates for Hardin County Fair queen
Thursday, September 3, 2026
- UWF hosts Chicken and Noodle Luncheon on Sept. 19
- Bulldog boys soccer loses to undefeated Miller City
- The Pulse opens Freed Center season on September 12-13
- ONU Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, September 25-26
- Ada Council recap: Vendor documentation query and rail spur update
- Save the date: Sept. 19 is 40th Harvest & Herb Festival