Bobby Dean Harpster

Bobby Dean Harpster, 89, of Millington, IL, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home. He was born March 7, 1935, in St. Peter, IL, the son of Percy and Lotti (Kistler) Harpster. He married Sonya Sue Koehler on February 13, 1960, in Ottawa, IL. Bobby was a proud member of the US Army, serving in Okinawa as a radar operator. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich. Bobby retired from Lyon Metal Corp. in Montgomery after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed photography, gardening, and traveling in his RV. Most of all, Bobby loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his three children, Larry (Lucinda Michaelis) Harpster, Colleen (Javier) Hernandez, and Heather (Andres) Rodriguez; his grandchildren, Andrew (Holly) Harpster, Kristen (Ivan) Mijarez, Alisha Hernandez, Robert Hernandez, Mayumi Ishikawa, and Emi Ishikawa; his great grandchildren, Kenzi, Russell, Lia, and Nico.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother, Delbert Harpster.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich, IL. Funeral Service in Bobby’s honor will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the church in Sandwich, with Pastor John Rothfusz. There will be an immediate luncheon at the church after the funeral service. After luncheon, a committal service will follow at Millington-Newark Cemetery in Millington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Salem Lutheran Church Youth Ministry in Sandwich. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165