Paul-Hartzke-Obituary

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Paul B. Hartzke

Jan 22, 1927 - Nov 11, 2020 (Age 93)

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I lived across the street from Paul and Betty 20 years ago. He was a friend to me. I would shoot a game of pool with him at his home and he won every time I believe. He was a friendly and kind person. His grass was always perfect and he was generous with his knowledge. I am sorry that I did not stay in touch when I moved away.

I meet Paul in 1998 when he bought a dodge neon from us for his wife, a few years later he bought a Durango for himself. Over the year we became friends, we was the age of my grandparents, a part of the greatest generation, Paul volunteered for the navy when his parents had to approve his service. We would talk Cardinal baseball and Bush beer. I saw Paul maybe a year before he died at lunch with his daughter, at first he could not remember who he knew me, once he remembered we had a great...

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Uncle Paul, such a gentle soul. I have very fond memories of the times I would stay with Mary growing up. He was always happy, very humorous and the voice of reason. Back then there was always a mustang in the drive way, and a bottle of beer in his hand. I am sure he will be deeply missed by those close to him. All our love and well wishes. Mike and Chris Rawley.

Paul and my husband, Don Morgner, worked together at Laclede Gas Company for years and became friends. I got to know Paul over the years because he would come to lunch at our home in Wildwood. He and Don had a great friendship and now, they are both in heaven together. I remember that Paul was always so very thoughtful and considerate. He missed his wife dearly when she passed and often talked to us about her. He loves his daughter, Mary, and as he grew older considered her his angel! ...

Enjoy Heaven my sweet friend. I can just see you cutting grass again! Love, Judy, Kevin, Shannon Fogertey.

Obituary

Paul's Obituary

Hartzke, Paul B., baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Beloved husband of the late Betty Joan Hartzke (nee Alexander); dearest father of Mary (Robert) Zettwoch; dear grandfather of Katherine and Jonathan Zettwoch; our dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.Paul served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific theater. He retired from Laclede Gas Company.

Services: Funeral from SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory Tuesday, November 24, 9:30 a.m. to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for roadside service at 10:00 a.m. Visitation Monday, November 23, from 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

NOTE: Due to current gathering restrictions, a maximum of 25 people allowed in the visitation room at a time and a maximum of 10 people allowed at the roadside service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Face masks required and social distancing guidelines apply.

 

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