Richard W. Bartman

Oh Linda I am so Sorry!! Rich was a very wise guy. I have thought of him often. I did not know of his passing till now but you have been a true Blessing to him. He has always been so good to me and Grandma Stephanie. He will never be forgotten.

I just learned of Rich's death. I knew him only as a customer of his shop, but he was my friend. I suspect that many of his customers knew him as a friend. Because that's simply what he was.... a kind, honest, hard-working man, ready to be your friend. Miss him already. We can use more like him.

To dads cousins the Murphy family in Peoria we are so sorry for your loose ,we know how close you were. Would like give a special Thank you for opening your doors to my parent,for years taking them in when they had to be in town. The two of you are great people sitting bed side when we could not be there. God bless you both, Love Lucinda.

To dads sister Mary and our Gillespie family, our family would like to express our thankfulness for you all and the help the past two months. Rich will so much be missed , for ever in our hearts. The Bartman,Dixon,Bivins,Bird and Dobers thank you for sharing this wonderful man with us.

I lost one of my dearest friends when I lost Rich. He meant the world to me. Linda if you ever need anything that I can help you with feel free to call. He will never be forgotten.

Truly one of a kind. I am saddened he is gone, but he has earned his wings and is gliding softly with angels now.

RIP our friend! Always enjoyed our visits at the shop, your pictures on Facebook and just knowing you were there! Prayers for your family!

Dearest Linda, I just found out today about Rich,what a heartbreaker,knew he was sick but didnt realize how sick,I wish I wouldve got a chance to speak to him again,he was always giving me guidance so I started calling him dad.he was such an awesome guy loved him with all my heart,he will be truly missed by many.my condolences to you and the rest of the family.god bless

Linda and family! I just heard the news about Rich! We are so very sorry for your loss! My heart is broken for you all! He was such a wonderful man I am so glad I had the pleasure of knowing him! Please know your entire family is in our prayers