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John W. Bartmann

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John Bartmann Obituary

Bartmann, John W.
1935 ~ 2012
John was a band teacher for 30 years in the Cherry Creek School District. He was also a trumpet player with Queen City Jazz Band for 27 years, in the 5th Army Band and the "Rolling Along Show," a showgroup which appeared on the Ed Sullivan TV show and toured the world. John moved to Colorado from the Chicago area with his wife to ski and fish the Colorado mountains. He was also on the volunteer ski patrol at A Basin. John's LOVES were his family, friends, music, fishing and skiing. John was preceded in death by his son, W. Chad Bartmann and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Fran; son, John B.; brothers, Tom and Louis and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Sunday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Queen City Jazz Band Foundation.

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Published by Denver Post from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bartmann

15 Entries

Joe Arnett

November 17, 2019

I taught along with John at CMU and always enjoyed working with him. He got me started playing with German Bands and helped me sub for various bands through the years. As a fellow trumpet player, he was such a good friend and an honest one on any subject we talked about. John and Fran were good friends during the years I taught in Cherry Creek. I will always remember John.

Joe Arnett
Denton, TX

Karen and Rich Walsh

August 16, 2012

Fran, Rich and I were very sad to hear about John. Our love and condolences to you and your family.

George Karonis

July 28, 2012

Fran and Brandon
John was a special guy quiet but always friendly with me. Whenever he would play in Arizona I made it a point to go and see him and spend a few minutes with him. Very sorry for your loss.
Love George

Richard Thompson

July 27, 2012

Fran & Family

Barb and I worked ski club with John at CMU and I taught with him. We looked forward to seeing him with Queen City each summmer at the YMCA. You will be in our prayers. His sweet music will be heard in the halls of heaven forever.

Dick & Barb Thompson

Holly Holverson

July 23, 2012

Dear Fran and family,
First and foremost, I render my deepest condolences for your loss. I'm a pianist/keyboardist and music educator, who has performed actively in the Denver area, for quite some time. Though, I didn't work with John on a regular basis, I remember him well. I first had the pleasure of working with John, about 10 years ago. He filled-in (and did a SPECTACULAR job) with the Mood Express band, of which I was a member at the time. Our paths crossed on some other gigs, as well--always a nice "surprise"!
In addition to my condolences to John's family, I signed this guest book because it's an excellent example which yet again proves, what people tend to remember the most about someone, when he/she leaves this plane of existence is, not his/her material wealth (ya' can't take it with ya'), or civic minded generousity or even countless acts of heroism, epic in proportion. While it's always a noble gesture to share with those less fortunate, and to save lives, etc. etc., unless the aforementioned had a direct impact, we tend to remember the manner in which people treated us, more than anything.
The opportunity to perform with and learn from a "first rate" trumpeter and musician,goes without saying. I ALSO remember, how MUCH I truly appreciated John's support and encouragement, because it motivated and inspired me to want to work harder to improve and further my understanding! While I don't know this first hand, it's my guess, he was an EXCELLENT band teacher who inspired a LOT of kids much in the same manner!

July 22, 2012

Fran,
Our prayers are with you. John was one of my favorite people. He was a great friend during the Rolling Along Show when we traveled the world. I enjoyed our trips to Las Vegas and his staying in touch all these years. I will truly miss him. God bless..

Darrell and Barb Porter

Lance Christensen

July 21, 2012

I played with John for many years and truly enjoyed his music and his wonderful good nature. He was one of the very best and will be missed. Playing duets will never be the same. Thanks, John, for the wonderful memories.

Ron Cowan

July 21, 2012

I was on tour with John with the All Army Rolling Along Show. John was one of the really nice people that I have known. He will be missed.

July 20, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. He always was always kind, encouraging and generous to me. I'll miss him.
Mike McCullough

Coleen Thurber

July 20, 2012

Dear sweet friend Fran,

May your beloved husband and best friend rest in peace and forever be engulfed by your love, humor, sarcasm and friendship. He and chad are now together always looking after you and awaiting your own reunion someday. What a very special man he was. With great love.......col

Toni Yagami & Lance Acker

July 20, 2012

John was such a special person - a true friend; always giving and never judging. We will miss him so much, but he will be in our hearts forever.
Our deepest sympathy to Fran and the Bartmann family.

July 20, 2012

Dear Fran and family,
I,too, was saddened to learn of John's passing. We played several jobs together on the Jay Wieder band several years ago. I absolutely loved his cornet work on the Queen City Jazz Band for all those years. He was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Loren Johnson, fellow trumpet player from Estes Park

Sal Mancini

July 20, 2012

Dear Fran and Family,
I'm so saddened to hear of John's passing and want you to know that I'll keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts. John has touched me by his tremendous warmth and caring heart.
He is one of my favorite trumpet players and truly had the smoothest and roundest tone that I've ever heard.
What a sincere joy to have known my dear friend, John.
All my love and support to all of you,
Sal Mancini

Darrell Powell

July 20, 2012

I knew Mr. Bartmann from his son Chad, we were very good friends, and Mr. Bartmann was always extremely polite and made you feel like he had known you for years. At least now he and Chad can cut up together again.

I pray for Fran and his other son and for the entire family.

Kathy Mickelson

July 20, 2012

Hi John, you will always be in the present tense to me! I always thought Fran was my BFF, but after spending so much time with you, all the fun we had...well, you are REALLY my BFF, too. Love you so much, your favorite accordion player... Kathy Mickelson

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