Joseph William Charles Harpster

Joseph William Charles Harpster, 87 of Westerville died June 18, 2020 at the Bickford of Worthington. He was born June 29, 1932 to the late Benjamin and Ruth (Ramer) Harpster in Sewickley, PA. Joe was a Navy Veteran 4 Years Machinist Mate First Class USS Stoddard, President of the Ice Skating Club, PhD in nuclear engineering, Lecturer and set up the first Solid State Laboratory all at The Ohio State University. President of the Sunbury Rotary Club. President and Chaplain of USS Stoddard (DD-566) Ship's Reunion. Registered many patents and founder of Intek Inc in Westerville, OH. Philanthropist for primary, secondary, and higher education institutions. Joe filled his days with sports, education, discovery, innovation, craftwork, handiwork, professional endeavors, and family activities. He loved ice skating, boating, spending time with family, making new friends whenever he could. He always had an anecdote to share and a smile on his face and he almost never turned down the opportunity to sit down for a chat and have an ice cold pop. Joe lived an amazing and exemplary life. Joe will be missed by his wife, family, and friends. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn whom he married January 4, 1975; children, Jodean Harpster, Bradford Harpster, Brian Harpster and Timothy Harpster, grandchildren, Amethyst Downs, Harley Harpster, Jeremy Harpster, Emiley Nuttbrock, Alexander Harpster, William Harpster, David Harpster and Anna Harpster; great grandchildren, Laila Fuhrman, Pixie Fuhrman, Killian Fuhrman; brothers William Harpster and Harvey Harpster. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, 6/22/2020 from 10:00am -2:00pm at Intek Inc. 751 Intek Way, Westerville OH 43082. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Tin Can Sailors at www.destroyers.org