Edwin Lewis Harter, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Hot Springs, SD. surrounded by family.

He was born to Chet and Irma Harter on March 26, 1934, in Wheatland, WY. After graduating in 1952, Ed served a short duty for the Wyoming National Guard. He then came home to continue in his family's footsteps in the beekeeping business that began in 1904.

On May 6, 1972, Ed married the love of his life Floretta Marie Harter.

He is survived by his children Starla Ditzler (Louis), James Harter, Larry Harter (Stacie), Charles Harter, and numerous grandkids and great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Floretta Harter, his parents, Chet and Irma Harter, and his sister Audrey Sprague-Dawson.

There wasn't much else that Ed loved more than picking bluegrass tunes with family & friends, fishing, taking care of abandoned animals he found, mentoring hobbyist beekeepers, but most importantly, the Lord.

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, March 25th at Chamberlin-McColley's Funeral Home in Hot Springs.

In lieu of flowers and cards, please donate to St Jude's Children's Hospital.