He is survived by his wife, Helen O’Brien (Heath) Harsh, to whom he was married on June 6, 2009; a son, Charles N. Harsh of Oakland; a daughter, Mary E. Teets and husband Bruce of Eglon; two grandchildren, Melinda Stoner and husband Charles Jr. and Tracy Teets; two great grandchildren, Matthew and Nate Stoner; three step-children, David Heath, Karen (Heath) Lewis and Brenda Maffett; six step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren; a sister, Berdena A. Hesse of Swanton; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Virginia (Hesse) Harsh in 2008; four brothers, Artennis B. Harsh, Ernest W. Harsh, Wilmer E. Harsh and Melvin R. Harsh; three sisters, Idella A. Rumer, Velma G. Harsh and an unnamed infant.