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MICHAEL PAUL HARTMANN, 56, of Houston, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005. Michael was born in Rockford, Illinois on April 23, 1949 to Victor and Marian Hartmann. He was a graduate of East Rockford High School, Class of '67, graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Michael was a Texas Professional Engineer and worked for Cooper Cameron almost 30 years, most recently as a Patent Agent and Manager of Patent Services. Michael was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved the water and boating. Michael is survived by his wife of 34 years, Rhonda Johnson Hartmann; parents Victor and Marian Hartmann; sisters, Kathleen Morgan and Chris Woeflin; and brother, John Hartmann; brother-in-law, Bruce Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2005 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 9, 2005 at Kinsmen Lutheran Church, 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77066. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kinsmen Lutheran Church. Please join us in honoring Michael by visiting our Memorial at www.mem.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 8, 2005.

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JOHN BENNETT

May 3, 2025

I think of Michael often...a Good and Decent man...a man of Principle........

JOHN BENNETT

May 2, 2024

A Tragic Loss............An accomplished person............An Honorable man

JOHN BENNETT

May 2, 2023

Michael was a friend, a client, accomplished, and a good and honorable man

JOHN BENNETT

May 4, 2021

I will simply add to what I have already posted. Mike was a business friend before he became a personal friend. I knew Mike to have a sense of "fairness" in dealing with people in the business community. Mike was a very special person.

Sara Woelflin

May 19, 2005

On a more personal note, Aunt Rhonda, I can't imagine what you are going through right now. There aren't really any words I can say to make things better for you, and I wish I could. I just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you peace and we all love you very much. God Bless! Love, Sara

Marsha Klimes

May 19, 2005

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hartmann,

My family's deepest sympathies are with all of the Hartmann family. I work with Chris, Michael's sister. We feel like we know (and love) all of you through her. Peace be with you.

Barbara Powell

May 19, 2005

To the entire Hartmann family: Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy for the tragic and premature passing of Mike. Chris and Larry are cherished friends of ours and through the years we've been fortunate to hear of all the wonderful "Hartmann Family Stories" that Mike was so much a part of. May his spirit live on in each of you.

Sara Woelflin

May 18, 2005

I want to thank all the people who came and supported my family at this very sad and difficult time. My family and I are truly grateful for everything everyone has done. I know I am very gratful as well. Grandma and Grandpa, I hope that you are both doing well and I know Uncle Mike is watching over you both. To my mother, Chris, my Aunt Kath, and my Uncle John, your older brother loved and still loves you very much and watches over you every day. I know that this is a hard time for all of us, but we have to remember that Uncle Mike loved us all and will always be with us. I love you all very much. God Bless! Love, Sara

Chris Moline

May 18, 2005

Rhonda, Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.

Victor & Marian Hartmann

May 15, 2005

We wish to thank all those who visited and signed this Guest Book, all those who shared our sorrows at Mike,s two beautiful services, all those at Cooper-Cameron who shared with us part of Mike's life, and Cooper-Cameron for remebering Mike, his work,his accomplishments, and for taking care of the Hartmann family, especially Rhonda, his wife, during these sorrowful and tragic times. Victor & Marian Hartmann, his parents.

Harriette Krasnoff

May 14, 2005

To the Hartmann Family. We want to express our deepest sympathies to all of you at your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we look forward to seeing you at happier occaisions. Harriette and Michael Krasnoff

Bill Warren

May 10, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Hartmann family. Rhonda, please know that Mike touched many hearts in his life, including mine. My prayers and thoughts will always be there.

Beth Webb

May 10, 2005

My Heart goes out to you and can not get you off my mind!

Love, Beth

Cheryl (Gardner) Jasek

May 9, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Michael. I have many fond memories of the Hartmann's during the summers they spent at Blueberry Lake.

George A. Romano

May 9, 2005

Dear Rhonda, Victor, Marian, Kathleen, Chris, and John,

What a beautiful celebration of life today; it's obvious to me why Mike was such a good person to all...his wonderful family.

We will have a mass said on his behalf at St. John Vianny Catholic Church.

Nancy Toth

May 9, 2005

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. I am a neighbor of Chris, Michael's sister.

Karen Phelan

May 9, 2005

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to Mike's wife Rhonda and to his parents (Victor and Marion) and sisters (Kathy and Chris) and brother (John)and families. Mike and his family spent many summer vacations at our resort (Blueberry Lake Resort) in Wisconsin when he was young and we remain good friends of the family. I have many fond memories of Mike and his family and the summers they spent at Blueberry. He will be missed but always remembered. With our sympathy and friendship, Karen (Gardner) Phelan and family.

Cindy Davenport

May 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Deepest Sympathy from your friends at Cooper Cameron

Ramona Perkins

May 9, 2005

Mrs. Hartmann I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I pray that you and your family will hold on tight to the hand of the Lord and find some comfort in knowing that He is walking with you through this painful and difficult time.

Judy Myers

May 9, 2005

I am deeply sorry for your loss. We will continue to prayer for your family in your time of grief.

David Fiscus

May 9, 2005

Our hearts and prayers go out to Mike and his family, he will be greatly missed by his Cooper Cameron family as well

Hans Hilgers

May 9, 2005

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Mike's death. On behalf of all of us at Gruenecker in Munich, please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you.

Gerald Carlson

May 8, 2005

Cousin Rhonda, words are inadequate to express our shock or consolation for you on Mike's passing. As time passes you will be comforted by the many fond memories that you and Mike shared. Rosemary and I are better for having gotten to know Mike, even if just a bit. Our memories of our visit this spring shall be with us forever. If we can help, please let us know.

Your cousin Gerald and wife Rosemary

Susie Jones (Thorpe)

May 8, 2005

Please know that one of your Sioux City friends has you all in her heart at this very difficult time.

Rhonda, Bruce, Sandy and your entire family are in my prayers.

With Sympathy and Love, Susie Jones

JOHN BENNETT

May 8, 2005

Mike and Rhonda are very dear and very special friends. Mike and I have many common interests to include business, hunting, and fishing. Mike was a joy to know...always bright, always cheery, always "upbeat". His spirit will remain with me and we all will miss his presence.

Debbie Parris Ames

May 8, 2005

With my deepest sympathy to honor Mike for all he was and still is to our family. I will miss him more than words can express. I will always cherish the bay days in Galveston, the many holidays spent together with so much laughter and mostly his true and kindred spirit. I know he is in heaven with Dad, who loved him, trusted and respected him much. No more words can express my feelings, however,I do thank God for the season of having Mike in my life.

Andy Arismendi

May 8, 2005

I have known and worked with Mike for about 6 years. We got along really well. Before getting to business, he always started with a personal touch. He was always interested in talking about my family, especially my three kids and their accomplishments in college. I considered him a friend and I will miss him dearly. He gave me a couple of breaks when I really needed it and I appreciated it greatly. He was a good hearted person. Take care my friend and I will see you sometime in the future. I also pray for his wife and the family he left behind.

Nancy Andrews

May 8, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your dear husband, son, brother. May the memories of happy times with Mike help you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Nancy Andrews, MN

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