Kent Harpman, 80 of Montezuma passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home in Montezuma. As was Kent's wish, his body will be cremated and no local services are planned. Holland-Coble Funeral Home of Montezuma is in charge of arrangements.

Kent Edward Harpman was born on October 3, 1940 in Victoria, Illinois to George and Mary Elizabeth Larson Harpman. Kent attended and graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1958. Kent married Linda Kimler on October 26, 1962 at the Williamsfield Methodist Church. To this union one daughter was born, Charissa. He held several jobs before becoming a car salesman at Shottenkirk in Fort Madison. He received many top salesman awards and was definitely a people person. Kent loved traveling and won many trip awards. He loved music, horses, trail riding, camping, fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, and never missed one of his grandson's ballgames. He and his partner of 20 years, Charlene Whipple, volunteered for many years at Old Threshers in Mt. Pleasant where they met. Kent and Charlene enjoyed dancing at the Malcom Legion and the Moose Lodge in Newton. Kent was a member of the Newton Moose Lodge #923, the Malcom American Legion and the Lockridge Saddle Club.

Kent is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Harpman, and his first wife Linda Harpman and his sister, Linda Rottinghaus.

He is survived by his life partner, Charlene Whipple of Montezuma; his daughters, Charissa (Eugene) Scapecchi of Farmington, IL., Marlene (Eric) Johnson of Grinnell, and Marilee Albin of West Hollywood, CA; his grandchildren, Nicolas Scapecchi (Fiance Alli Sprague), and Parker, Cole and Kinnick Johnson; his brother Terry (JoAnn) Harpman of Galesburg, Il along with several other relatives and friends.