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Brian M. Harpster

Brian M. Harpster, 52, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at his home.

Born Jan. 9, 1974, in Houston, Texas, he was the son of Arthur L. Harpster Jr. and Rose M. (Fike) Harpster, who survive.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Wanda L. (Lohr) Harpster; children, Adriane L. Kurtz and companion, Jed Reed, Nicholas X. Harpster, both of Lewistown; granddaughter, Bronnyn L. Sizer; and a sister, Christine M. Knosp and husband, Michael, of Lewistown; niece, Cheyenne Bilger and husband, Taylor and a nephew, Lakota Knosp and fiancée Erika Bonson.

Brian was a 1992 graduate of Indian Valley High School and worked at Philips for many years.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling with his family, and he especially cherished spending time with his granddaughter.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, 108 First Ave., Burnham.

A funeral service will be held at noon, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, 108 First Ave., Burnham, with President Stephen Nulton officiating.

Interment will take place at Vira Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Brian's memory to: American Cancer Society or to Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, PO Box 631, Lewistown.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.

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