HARLAN SEMLER SHIFLER, 90, of Boonsboro, Maryland, died on March 5, 2013 at Meritus Medical Center. Born September 28, 1922, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late A. Kathryne Shifler and Hubert Shifler, Sr. of Hagerstown. He was married to his loving wife of sixty-two years, Phyllis Lambros Shifler. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Hagerstown for all of his life. At Trinity, he served on numerous committees as well as being an usher. He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Shifler of Salisbury, Susan Shifler Green and husband, Joseph Reed Green of Frederick; a brother, Richard Shifler of Arizona; granddaughter, Tara Marie Green of Frederick; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Hubert Shifler, Jr. and twin Charles (Tim) Shifler. Growing up, he was a Boy Scout at Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a 1940 graduate of Hagerstown High and attended Carroll College of Waukesha, Wisconsin. He was a member of American Legion, Morris Frock Post 42, for sixty-five years. Harlan was a long time member of the Elk's Club, the VFW of Frederick, and the Moose. He was a founding father of Pole Cat Hollow Sportsman Club. He loved hunting, trap, and the outdoors. Due to his love of dogs, including his Irish Setter, Bailey, he was on the Washington County Humane Society Board. He was also known for his great sense of humor. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946. In World War II, he was in the Third Armored Spearhead Division attached to the second Armored Division. He participated in the European and African Middle Eastern Theater (Battle of the Bulge and Battle of Rhine) as a PFC. Harlan Shifler was the branch manager of Chrysler Financial Corporation for thirty-nine years. He was a Selective Service Board member for twenty years. Harlan was the first recipient of the Greater Hagerstown Board of Realtors Affiliate of the Year award in 1988. He was a member of the Maryland Improvement Contractors Association (helped organize chapter), Business Education Partnership Committee of the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce, participated in Career Days at HJC and local Home Shows. He was the Associate of the Year for the Home Builder's Association of Washington County in 1987, received the Spike Award in 1989, and on the Board of Directors/Membership Committee Chair. He was the 1988 Most Valuable Award of Outstanding Membership Accomplishment of the National Association of Home Builders and the Associate Retention All Star for 1989. The family will receive friends at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 East Wilson Boulevard from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. on Sunday, March 10. On Monday, March 11 from 10:00 to 11:00 a. m., family will receive friends at Trinity Lutheran Church on North Potomac Street/Randolph Avenue. The service will begin at 11:00 a. m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dr. David G. Oravec will officiate. Graveside service will be at Rose Hill Cemetery at 2:00 p. m., following service and reception at the church. Graveside military honors will be provided by Washington County AMVETS Post #10 and the Marine Corp. League of Hagerstown. Memorial donations may be made to Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740; and Trinity Lutheran Church, 15 Randolph Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.