Gerald was born on April 29, 1938, in Darke County to the late Clinton & Onda (Laughman) Harter. Gerald is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Harter, and brothers-in-law, Robert Baker and Don Kellick.
Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Aleta A. (Pyle) Harter whom he married June 28, 1958; son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Julia Harter of New Carlisle; daughter & son-in-law, Tracey & Rick Bishop of Springfield; grandchildren, Adam Harter, Alex Harter, and Courtney & Justin Sayler; great grandsons, Jayden & Grayson Sayler; sisters-in-law, Donna Harter of Columbus and Naomi Baker kellick of Greenville; and nieces and nephews, Beverly Anders, Carol & Mark Baird, Dr. Ron & Kathy Harter, Linda Samuel, and Terry Baker.
Gerald retired from Fram Corporation in 1999 after 41 years of service. Gerald was a member of the New Madison United Methodist Church and Greenville Masonic Lodge #143 F &AM. Gerald enjoyed woodworking, camping, and square dancing.
A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, October 16, 2026, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville conducted by the Greenville Masonic Lodge #143 F & AM follow by a funeral service with Pastor Carol Duffield and Pastor Barb Pope officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Madison United Methodist Church or Tri-Village Rescue. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Harter family.
