Joel David Harter
1961-01-04 2018-11-04
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oel D Harter died peacefully in the home surrounded by family and friends on
November 4, 2018 in Davenport, IA at the age of 57 after a long struggle with
cancer. Joel was born on January 4th, 1961 in Davenport, IA to Bill and Ruth
Harter.
Joel is survived by his mother Ruth Harter, of Davenport, IA; his sons Jon Harter, of
Camanche, IA and Daniel Mapel of Buffalo, IA, his brother Rick Harter of Marietta,
GA and his sister Linda (Tom) Burgmeier of Rogers, AR. and his significant other
Brenda Willet-Hatayama who was always by his side up to his time of death.
Joel is preceded in death by his father Bill Harter, of Davenport, IA.
Joel will be dearly missed by his former band members.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 am Friday, November 9th at Weerts
Funeral Home, Davenport, IA. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Joel
has been cremated per his request. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joel’s
life.
oel D Harter died peacefully in the home surrounded by family and friends on
November 4, 2018 in Davenport, IA at the age of 57 after a long struggle with
cancer. Joel was born on January 4th, 1961 in Davenport, IA to Bill and Ruth
Harter.
Joel is survived by his mother Ruth Harter, of Davenport, IA; his sons Jon Harter, of
Camanche, IA and Daniel Mapel of Buffalo, IA, his brother Rick Harter of Marietta,
GA and his sister Linda (Tom) Burgmeier of Rogers, AR. and his significant other
Brenda Willet-Hatayama who was always by his side up to his time of death.
Joel is preceded in death by his father Bill Harter, of Davenport, IA.
Joel will be dearly missed by his former band members.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 am Friday, November 9th at Weerts
Funeral Home, Davenport, IA. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Joel
has been cremated per his request. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joel’s
life.
Joel was a great friend not to mention one hell of a drummer and singer. We were in a band after high school and had a blast. Before he passed Joel lamented that he would have liked to open for a famous band in a venue like a stadium. My response was, "Hell with opening for someone... Why not be the headliner?" I went on to tell Joel that, even though we were basically a bar band we did something a lot of people only dream of... and had a BLAST doing it! Happy trails my old friend. Until we meet again.
tribute by Kenneth Mitchell