Donald L. Hartman

HARTMAN Donald L. Hartman, age 80, of Canal Winchester, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Winchester Place. He was founder and owner of Don Hartman Inc. where his son still operates the store in its original location after 44 years. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, South Gate-Potter Lodge #782 F. & A.M. and was a 1947 graduate of Canal Winchester High School, serving as class president. Don is survived by his children, Robert L. "Rob" and Elaine Hartman of Canal Winchester, Debra A. and Charles Nebel of Brentwood, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kevin Nebel, Joseph Nebel, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Robert Hartman Jr.; also his sister, Carol ( Dale) Fridley; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia L. Hartman in 2006, two sisters, Catherine Conklin, Gertrude Hartman; and his brother, A.L. "Louie" Hartman. Friends may visit 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Long-Higgins officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Contributions can be made to the Community Food Pantry, 80 West Columbus Street, Canal Winchester or to the Canal Winchester Human Services, 22 South Trine Street, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110 in Don's memory. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.spencefuneralhome.com