Shanke Michael (Marti) Harshman, 47, passed away in the afternoon on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at his home in Rome City.

Shanke "Shane" was born on June 3, 1975 in Kendallville to Gary R. and Marsha Lee (Monroe) Marti.

He earned and received his GED from East Noble High School.

Shanke was a renowned Tattoo Artist, previously of Saints and Sinners Tattoo in Wolcottville. Expressing himself through his artwork. A philosopher, realist, always the rationalist, who never hesitated to express and vocalize his ideas, opinions, and beliefs. Leaving his mark on everyone he met and leaving many special friends behind.

A compassionate man who would do anything for anyone, never asking for anything in return. He loved to fish, hunt, and shoot his guns. Spending time with his family. He left this world too early, but his belief in the "other life", and in his God, he will never be forgotten. He will always be remembered for his laugh, his "crazy" ideas and beliefs. He was well liked by everyone who met him. Rest in God's peace Shanke, we will always remember you.

Surviving are his daughter, Brittany (Holden) Shough; grandson, Liam Shough; son, Brady M. Hagerman; granddaughter, Serenity Hagerman; mother and stepfather, Marsha Lee and Roger D. Harshman; two sisters, Shannon M. (Richard) Hippenhammer, and Melissa L. (Brandon) DePoy; a brother, Gary Ray (Christina) Marti, Jr.; his fiancé, Shanea Sowards; son, Gunner and daughter, Riley; nephews, Tanner A. Hippenhammer, Kendall J. Hippenhammer, Colin W. DePoy; niece, Kenley S. DePoy; uncles, Robert (Susie) Marti, Jr. and Michael (Vickki) Marti; aunts, Roxanne (Bill) Ebert, Marilyn (Craig) Diehm, and Summer (Tony) Hayden; and many beloved cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary R. Marti; grandparents, Faith (Perkins) Marti, Robert Marti, Elbert Monroe, Estella (Loden) Monroe; and granddaughters, Aalaiyah and Alinah Feiderspeil.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 12 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with his aunt, Summer Hayden officiating.

Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.

Honorary casketbearers are Richard Hippenhammer, Gunner Cole, and Riley Cole. Active casketbearers are Steve Perkins, Tanner Hippenhammer. Kendall Hippenhammer, Brandon DePoy, Roger Harshman, Bill Ebert, Gary R. Marti, Jr. and Randy Singleton.

Visitation is Monday, September 19, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Preferred memorials may be directed the family for his children.

Shanke's funeral service on Tuesday will also live stream on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page beginning at 12 p.m. for those unable to attend.

View a video tribute after Monday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com