Klaus Dieter Harms

Klaus Dieter Harms, 79, of Hurley, NY, passed Friday July 31, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. He was the son of Willi J. Harms and Elizabeth H. (Christ) Harms. He was born in Leeste-bei-Bremen, Germany on February 5, 1947, and came to the US with his family in 1951.

He was a 1964 graduate of Kingston High School and attended the University of Maine, Orono. He was soon hired by IBM where he worked for nearly 3 decades. After trying retirement, he worked for several jobs until finally working at The Revenue Markets Inc. until his illness.

He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hiking, cross country and downhill skiing. He was an active member of Die Bergvagabunden Schuhplattlers (German folk dance group) where he served as Vorplattler (men's instructor and performance leader). He was involved in cub scouts and boy scouts. His passion later in life was playing soccer in a local men's league until his illness.

He married Sharon L. (Morabito) Harms in August 1981 and remained happily together until her passing in 2021. They were both cat lovers and enjoyed frequent trips to Cape Cod. He is survived by three sons: Michael Barnes of West Salem, IL.; Scott Barnes (Melissa) of Rosendale, NY.; Ryan Harms of Colorado Springs, CO. Seven grandchildren: Erich Barnes, Kayla Barnes, Zoe Barnes, Arianna Barnes, Rhys Barnes, MacKensie Harms, and Reagan Harms. His sisters Annemarie Harms of Kingston and Dagmar Davis of Saugerties. His sister-in-law Gale Hughes ("uncle" Jimmy) and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces.

Dieter will be reposing at Keyser funeral home 326 Albany Ave. on Wednesday August 5,2026 from 4-7pm. A service will be held at 10 am Thursday August 6,2026 at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm. The funeral service will take place at 10am on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately. A tribute for Klaus Dieter can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.