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David Hartwich Obituary

David G. Hartwich WAMEGO- David G. Hartwich, 61, of rural Wamego, KS, passed away late Tuesday, December 15, 2015. David was born August 7, 1954 in Onaga, KS, the son of Paul A. and Sylvia Bonjour Hartwich. On February 24, 1978, he married Susan L. Rezac in Emmett, KS. Dave taught school in Sabetha, KS from 1976 thru 1979, and then at Wamego High School from 1979 until 2009. He also coached wrestling, football, and track. During his years of teaching and until his recent illness, Dave farmed and operated Hartwich Brothers Construction with his brother Stan and their sons Survivors include his wife Susan, of Wamego; four sons: Travis Hartwich (Trey), Will Hartwich (Casie), Cody Hartwich (Ashlyn) all of Wamego, and Nick Hartwich of Tucson, AZ; one brother, Stan Hartwich (Sharon), one sister, Cindy Falk (Milton), all of Onaga, KS; five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Hartwich; two brothers: Lynn and Jerry Hartwich; his mother, Sylvia Hartwich Galloway, and step-father, Ray Galloway. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2015, First United Methodist Church of Wamego. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery located near his family farm and home. Mr. Hartwich will lie in-state beginning at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20th at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, with family greeting friends from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hartwich Family Education Fund c/o Wamego Community Foundation, or to the Wamego United Methodist Church, and may be left in care of the Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, 66547. www.stewartfuneralhomes.com. David G. Hartwich

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Dec. 18, 2015.

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Bob and Linda Mullin

January 5, 2016

We are sorry to learn of your loss. Dave was a good man with an excellent work ethic. We have so appreciated Hartwich work on our home, yard, and driveway over the past 12 years. May God comfort you at this hard time and may He remind you often of good memories and of His promise of a grand reunion in the future.

Richard Stewart

January 5, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. I knew David back the 60's when I dated Cindy. He was a wonderful person. May his memory be eternal.

Cara Brazzle

January 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Sad that I was unaware of your tragedy. I was dealing with my parents health issues. Dave was a wonderful person. We will all miss him.

Sincerely
Cara & David Brazzle

Tim and Norene Klein

December 24, 2015

I would like to express our Families deepest thoughts and prayers for peace and understanding of the loss of a foundational piece of your families life. Dave was very special to me because of the warm welcome he made to me when I first came to Wamego Football Coaching Staff in Fall of 1984. I have also appreciated the way you,
Susan,'and Dave have raised 4 outstanding Young men that my wife and I have had the honor of Teaching and being a part of our lives. I cannot tell your Son's how proud Norene and I am of them, their accomplishments and their families. Ps 55:22 say"Cast your cares upon the Lord and he will sustain you."
Tim and Norene Klein Family

Mindy sieve

December 23, 2015

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tim & Mindy (Myers) sieve

margaret fleagle

December 21, 2015

Cody I am so sorry for your lose, prayers for your whole family

Scott Hill

December 21, 2015

I just learned of Dave's passing this morning and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you today. I viewed the slide show and laughed at all the old memories it brought back. When I think of Dave, I think of his wry smile, his silly laugh and his 'sick' sense of humor *(Just like mine!) Although I haven't seen you guys for many years, it seems like yesterday we were all here in Sabetha. Dave was one of the "good guys" in this world...something we need more of for sure. I will miss him very much. Scott Hill

Kathy Zwygart Simpson

December 21, 2015

David, you will be missed by all that ever touched your life! Your smile, your laugh, your giggle and your stories will always be our memories! Until we meet again -- RIP David!!

Pat Pageler Tuck

December 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dee McKee

December 21, 2015

Sympathy and Prayers at this difficult time. God Bless

Dee and CE McKeeIII

December 21, 2015

Just rec'd word last eve about Dave; My thoughts and prayers are with you Susan and your family. Howard Neff, Alma,KS

December 20, 2015

Dear Susan and family, I'm so sorry to hear about David's illness and passing. Dave and I began teaching together at Sabetha 39 yaers ago. Great guy to know. You have a great family and a lot of good memories. I was the vo=ag teacher. God Bless. Ronald E. Wenger Powhattan, ks

Linda Fordham

December 20, 2015

Sorry for your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers Cecil & Linda Fordham

Ruth

December 20, 2015

Dear Susan & family, I'm so sorry for your loss....heaven has gained another angel, just so very sad he's gone so young! David was a man of integrity & will be missed by so many! May God hold you close in his love & comfort during this difficult time. You are all in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy, love & hugs, Susan & sister, Cindy.
Ruth (Kemnitz) Wiltz

Colin Mattox

December 20, 2015

Hartwich Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Coach Hartwich. A great coach, friend, teacher and inspiration to us all at a young age.

Colin D. Mattox, Class of 81, SHS.

Tony & Lea Ann Eichem

December 19, 2015

Susan and Son's so sorry for your loss of Dave. He was such an honest tell it like he saw it guy he will be greatly missed by many. May your many happy memories give you comfort.

Cathy Clayton

December 19, 2015

Susan and family,
So sorry to hear about Dave. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Denny, Cathy, Amanda and Chloe Clayton

Monna McNally

December 19, 2015

sorry for your loss, your family is in our
prayers.
Roger & Monna McNally

Ted & Ruthann Boatwright

December 19, 2015

Our condolences to you. What a good and kind man.

LaNita Flinn Milligan

December 19, 2015

Susan and family,
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences. Dave, Stan, Cindy and family were our neighbors growing up. The DVD was a very nice tribute to Dave. Take care.

Casey Childress

December 19, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I had Mr Hartwich as my woods shop teacher in HS. He was not only our teacher but also our friend. God has gained an incredible man. He will be missed by so many. RIP.

Kathy (Fager) Barr

December 19, 2015

Cindy, Stan & families,
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Zwygart

December 18, 2015

Susan so sorry to hear about Dave. It was so nice to see you a few months ago in Onaga at Marvin's visitation and catch up with Dave. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Mishler

December 18, 2015

Remembering Mr. Hartwich fondly. He was my teacher. My sympathy to you all. He was a kind man.

Sarah Snyder

December 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Russ Fulmer

December 18, 2015

Susan and family I am sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers for you.

John McGranahan

December 18, 2015

Susan and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Debra Houck

December 18, 2015

Susan my prayers are with you and your family.

Susan Gordon

December 18, 2015

Susan and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of this sad news. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this most difficult time.

Sandy Winters

December 18, 2015

Travis so sorry for the loss of your dad.

Jaque Eichman

December 18, 2015

Susan, Travis, Will, Cody and Nick
I am so saddened that Dave had to leave so soon and so young. He will be remembered by many of us teachers, students, and parents for his patient, kindhearted style of sharing his knowledge.
With deepest Sympathy,
Jaque

Cindy Falk

December 18, 2015

Rest in peace brother. You fought the fight brave Dave. Love You and miss you already! Your favorite sister.

Wynn Cragg

December 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed working with Dave.

Troy Lane

December 18, 2015

My condolences to Hartwich and extended families. David was a great man who I know had a positive impact on this kid and many more. While I know that does little to console your grief, please take comfort in knowing that his spirit and values will long live in those he mentored through the years.

August <William> Gehring

December 18, 2015

David was kind man always talked when he saw you last time i talked to david he was building a road off elm slouth rd near randy hupe place he will be missed sorry for your lost susan

Michael & Sharon Graves

December 18, 2015

Our prayers are with all of David's Family. Sharon has fond memories of David when they were young playing on the farm.

Michelle McShane

December 17, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Even though I only was in Wamego for a year, he was a great woodwork teacher and admired by his students. Loved seeing him & his antique tractors in the 4th of July parades every time I was visiting.

Amy McGregor (Ryser)

December 17, 2015

My deepest condolences to the entire Hartwich family. I remember going into his shop after school with my dad and Dave's smile and kindness towards me. I am very sorry for the loss of Dave.

Derek Barker

December 17, 2015

I had Mr. Hartwich as my woodshop teacher over 20 years ago and I still remember some of the things he taught me, but most of all, I remember that he was a man of integrity. Kaw valley area has lost a good man, but God has gained one. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Archie & Vicki Johnston

December 17, 2015

Susan & family Archie & I are so very sorry to hear of Dave's illness & passing. Please know that you all are on our hearts and in our prayers!

Linda Asbury

December 17, 2015

Susan and Family, You know you can call on me for anything I could possibly do, please don't hesitate to ask. You guys were very good to me thru all the years and you will be dear to my heart forever. Hugs and prayers

Dan & Suzie Oakes

December 17, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Becky Ayres

December 17, 2015

My deepest sympathies to Dave's family. I didn't have him as a teacher, but he was such a great faculty member at WHS when I was there (1991-95)! He will be missed. Love & Prayers!

K Deere

December 17, 2015

I enjoyed being coached in wrestling by him in Sabetha. He taught me phrases such as "no cheesing on the mat" and was encouraging and positive.

Lori Schmidt Montgomery

December 17, 2015

Mr. Hartwich was my shop teacher at WHS, class of 1981. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

JaNiece Rush

December 17, 2015

Sending your family our sympathy as you adjust to Mr. Hartwich's transition. He was a very nice man and a wonderful educator and coach.

Tiffany M

December 17, 2015

He was always so kind. Very sorry for your family's loss.

Deb Rodenbaugh-Schaub

December 17, 2015

Our sincere and heart-felt thoughts and prayers are with you, Susan, and your entire family.
Deb and Patrick

Christina White

December 17, 2015

So sorry for your loss, he was a great teacher. Will be missed dearly.

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