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Richard Hartzell Obituary

Dr. Richard "Dick" Hartzell

81, Indianapolis, passed away August 22, 2014. He was born December 26, 1932 in Kokomo, IN, to the late Joseph and Mary (Host) Hartzell. Dr. Richard Hartzell, O.D. received his Doctorate in Optometry and has been in practice since 1957. He and was a member of the Mystic Circle Masonic Lodge, #685 F. & A.M, Murat Shriners, Lawrence Sertoma, and the American Optometry Association.

Visitation will be Monday, August 25, 2014 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel , 9900 Allisonville Rd. with funeral services Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Dick is survived by his wife, Sharon Hartzell; sons, Mike (Jan), Don and Jeff (Annette) Hartzell; daughter, Cheryl Higgins (Dave); grandchildren, Austin (Alyson), Andrea, Kendra, Daniel, Marie, Jake and Jeff Hartzell, and Trent and Clark Higgins; and great-grandchildren, Ainsley and Atticus Hartzell. A grandson, Thomas Richard Hartzell, preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children and/or Lawrence Sertoma. http://www.shirleybrothers.com.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Aug. 24, 2014.
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Mr. H is a good egg, He always treated me as family and respect even when Don an I where in trouble. Love you all

Mark Drinkwater

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August 22, 2020

I just received my letter of Dr. Hartzell's passing, He was one of the best in his profession.

Johnnie Manuel

November 17, 2014

My family just received word of Dr. Hartzell's passing. We are truly saddened by his loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. He was the most kind and gentle eye care provider. He will be greatly missed by many. Words just don't seem to express the feeling of loss we are experiencing today.

Marilyn Bogard

October 22, 2014

Just recieved a letter today about "Doc" as I called him. So shocked, he will be missed! He helped me in so many ways with my vision! What a kind sole.

Mark Harrison

October 21, 2014

I always loved being together with Mom and Dad, and you and Dick. He and Dad fed off of each other with their funny stories. I am so sorry for your loss.

Karen (Dodds) Sluder

October 5, 2014

Our most sincere condolences to the family. Dr Hartzell has been our optometrist for several years and will be dearly missed.

Cox Family

September 5, 2014

Just received the letter from the office,we were shocked and sadden. Dr. Hartzell has been my eye doctor since I came to indpls. Some 49 yrs. ago. I trusted him not only with my eyes but 2 more generations. I will miss him so much. He was just like my family. My daughter one time ask him if she could touch his hair, of course he said sure after that laugh he had. We (all our family) will miss his smile,laugh and great wisdom when caring for our eyes. My heart goes to the family and our prayers. If you need us just call. The Donnie& Elizabeth Burgess

Elizabeth Burgess

September 4, 2014

We just received the letter from the office today. We are so saddened and shocked. We were just in to see him on the 21st. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Gary and Nancy Baney

September 4, 2014

He will be missed dearly. Loved having him as my eye doc for soooo many years. God Bless the family.

Darla Rader

September 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dr. Hartzel. He was a wonderful doctor, who took care of our entire family for a very long time. May your memories together with family and friends help to heal through this difficult time.

The Prestel Family

August 26, 2014

I knew Dr Hartzell as a patient. Very kind and genuinely nice. He will be missed.

Rosalie Clemons

August 25, 2014

A very dear man and will always be cherished by all that knew him. He was loved by everyone who knew him. My condolences to the entire family.

Tom Ferry

August 25, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Hartzell family, as well as Jody and Stephanie. He will be truly missed.
Henry Denton

August 25, 2014

He was an absolute inspiration and such a fun, happy person! He really loved life, people and his profession. He will be missed by many.

linda frechette

August 25, 2014

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. We appreciated Dr. Hartzell & his 49 year membership in our association. May God Bless you all in this time.

President of Indiana Optometric Assoc.

Darren Minnich

August 25, 2014

Austin and Alyson and all of the Hartzell family we are so sorry for your loss.
Love, Uncle Pudge and Aunt Rita Richards

August 25, 2014

Our Deepest Sympathy to Dr. Hartzell's Family and Jody and Stephanie.

Shannon,Duane and Jonathan Gaither

August 25, 2014

Our Sympathy and prayers are for you Sharon and your family

Elenita & Paul Rayl

August 25, 2014

Such a kind man...he will truly be missed.

Kelley Schnepp

August 24, 2014

the nicest man i every knew.

mark drinkwater

August 24, 2014

Slowly, but surely, our class of 1951 at Kokomo High School is losing classmates. R.I.P Dick. Jack Zimmerer

Jack Zimmerer

August 24, 2014

Jeff, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sherri Ardelean & Jim Braughton (Eli Lilly)

August 24, 2014

My sympathy and prayers are for you Sharon and family

vickie turley

August 24, 2014

My sympathy and prayers are for you, Sharon, and your family. I was shocked to hear of his death. You both have been my longtime wonderful friends.

Ann Early

August 24, 2014

I will always have fond memories of Dick and my dad! Anytime we had an eye problem, Dick was the man! The few times our whole family was together Dick was our photographer! Such a dear friend of my parents...May they all rest in peace.
My condolences to the Hartzell family. Thinking of y'all during this time. ??

Karen Ullrich-Martinez

August 24, 2014

Dear Hartzell family as well as his office family of Stephanie and Jody, we are so saddened by Dr. Hartzell's sudden passing. He was a true professional and a real gentleman, too. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Bob and Kathy Morrow

Kathryn Morrow

August 24, 2014

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