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Robert Hartenstein Obituary

Robert J. Hartenstein, 81, of Ft Wayne, died June 12, 2025, US Army veteran Vietnam Era; Knights of Columbus 4th Degree; Retired financial advisor Wells Fargo. Survivors include wife, Kathleen Hartenstein; children Tracy Newgent, Matthew (Robin) Hartenstein; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral Mass 11:00am Thursday June 19, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel, 11337 Old US 27 South, with visitation from 10-11am in the church. Visitation also on Wednesday from 4-8pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Memorials to Heart of Jesus Home for the Dying. View the full obituary and offer condolences at DivineMercyFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Dr. Mary Anna Bradshaw

June 23, 2025

Robert was a smart, sweet and fun person. I enjoyed our talks in the gym. I am sending Kathy and family my deepest heartfelt condolences. What a tough loss for them. Rest in peace, Robert you are missed.

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18

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home

3500 Lake Ave, Ft Wayne, IN

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19

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

11337 Old US 27 South, Hessen Cassel, IN

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19

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

11337 Old US 27 South, Hessen Cassel, IN

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