Jacob G. Harbaugh

August 5, 1932 - May 23, 2018

Jacob George Harbaugh, 85, of Sharon, KS, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, Medicine Lodge, KS. He was born on August 5, 1932 in Gerlane, KS, the son of Ulrich Harbaugh and Mabel (Hensley) Harbaugh. On November 18, 1951, he married Barbara Jean (Taylor) Harbaugh in Medicine Lodge, KS. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2008. Jacob was a farmer and an equipment operator for National Gypsum. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are one son, Scott (Tammy Clark) Harbaugh of Sharon, KS; one daughter, Teresa Fishgrab of Medicine Lodge, KS; Six grandchildren, Jason (Brittan) Fishgrab, Eric (Jenny) Harbaugh, Dustin (Krystal) Harbaugh, Cory (Melanie) Harbaugh, Josh (Sharon) Fishgrab, & Jesse Fishgrab; Fifteen great-grandchildren, Jorah, Joley, Emmett, Bailey, Maelan, Avery, Bentley, & Henry Harbaugh, Taylor, Tanner, Aroura, Jacob, Zalexta, Josh, & Talon Fishgrab; one sister-in-law, Helen Harbaugh of Kiowa, KS; Several nieces & nephews. Jacob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara, one daughter, Kathy Harbaugh, one grandson, Jacob Fishgrab, two brothers, Albert & Jim Harbaugh, two sisters, Betty Garten & Molly Watts, & two half-sisters, Ruth Chapin & Faye Gilmore. Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Michael Bennett officiating. Inurnment will follow with military honors by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.