Noah Harter Obituary

Noah Harter, age 25, died unexpectedly in Colorado Springs. He was a Marine, a student, a son, a brother, grandson, friend and entrepreneur.

Noah Henry Harter was born on November 26, 1989 in Dayton, Ohio to Mark and Kimberly (Krawiecki) Harter. He was a 2008 graduate of Rampart High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He joined the United States Marine Corps and trained as a Field Radio Operator at Camp Pendleton and 29 Palms, California. He had two overseas tours in the Marine Corps - the first in Operation Iraqi Freedom and later, in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He attained the rank of Lance Corporal and is remembered by comrades as a trustworthy leader and a loyal friend. While serving his country in the armed forces, Noah achieved expert marksmanship in several weapon systems, and received numerous medals including the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

Noah attended the University of Colorado–Colorado Springs pursuing a Business and Accounting major. He most recently worked for Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Representative. Noah was also co-owner of his own online business, EvoWear, LLC., which is a business for the evolution of winter wear.

He had a love for music and composed many songs, complete with lyrics. He was an expert guitarist, and enjoyed snowboarding, bowling, golf and pool. He dearly loved animals, especially his canine companion "Melo" the "marshmellow." He was an excellent creative cook, wine connoisseur and fitness buff. He and Melo would often run up the Manitou Incline twice a day.

He will be best remembered for his love of family, generosity, loyalty, sense of humor, and his wonderful smile.

He is survived by his parents, Mark and Kimberly Harter of Colorado Springs; his sisters, Joanna and Kristina Harter of Colorado Springs; his paternal grandparents, Wayne and Helen Harter of Jefferson, Wisconsin; and his maternal grandfather, Severin Krawiecki of Buckman, Minnesota. He also has numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Darlene Krawiecki.

Visitation, 4:00PM-7:00PM, Monday, May 18, 2015, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Celebration of Life Service, 2:00PM, Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Rocky Mountain Calvary, 4285 North Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The family asks that you come prepared to write a memory and/or bring a special photo of Noah. Please leave a message/photo at the online memorial: www.tsfs.co

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Noah will be forwarded to a PTSD recovery support program.