Galen S. Asper, 89, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, January 18, 2026.
He was born on July 21, 1936, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Hugh and Frances (Stoey) Asper.
Galen farmed for the majority of his life and was also a long-time elected supervisor of Shippensburg Township for over twenty years.
He was a member of the Hub City Club, a charter member of the Shippensburg Moose Lodge #2500, and loved horse racing, as he owned several race horses over the years.
He is survived by a daughter, Roxanne C. Asper of Shippensburg; a son, Wade L. Asper and wife Linda of Shippensburg; three grandchildren; two great grandsons; a brother, Glenn Asper of Raystown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife of over sixty years, Jeanette Ann (Yost) Asper, Galen was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosalie A. Asper; and a brother, Kenneth Asper.
A celebration of Galen’s life will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Shippensburg Moose Lodge #2500 at 32 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moose Charities at 155 North International Drive, Moosehart, IL 60539.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home.
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