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Michael Hartman Obituary
Michael L. "Mike" Hartman
Sept. 2, 1937 - July 25, 2022
FINDLAY - Michael L. "Mike" Hartman, 84, of Findlay, IL, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, in Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, in Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL, with military rites by the Clarence Bixler American Legion Post #409 of Findlay, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
Mike was born on September 2, 1937, in Peoria, IL, the son of Paul P. and Virginia R. (Makepeace) Hartman. He graduated from Findlay High School in the Class of 1955. Mike served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959. Mike married Janet L. Ripley on July 28, 1956. When Mike returned from the service, he attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated from Sparks Business College in Shelbyville, IL.
Mike went on to become a court reporter in the 4th Judicial Circuit Court for 36 years, until the time of his retirement in 1998. He also enjoyed working in the pit crew for the NASCAR Wood Brothers Racing team for 25 years. Mike previously served on the Findlay Village Board and as Mayor of Findlay during the 1970s. He was a member of the Clarence Bixler American Legion Post #409 in Findlay, and the Findlay Masonic Lodge.
Mike is survived by his wife, Janet; daughter, Susan Arthur (Larry) of Findlay, IL;
and grandson, Brandon Arthur (Leah) of Denver, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Maurice and Opal Ripley; and brother-in-law, Robert Ripley.
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Memories and Condolences
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Hylton Tatum
August 4, 2022
I worked with Mike for many years at Wood Brothers Racing, such a good man , a man that could be counted on. Prayers to Janet , family and friends
Bob Harnish
August 4, 2022
Always looked forward to seeing and talking to Mike in pits. I worked for a different team but he always had something nice to say and smiling. RIP
Gayanne Newman Petty
July 29, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie Hecht
July 28, 2022
I´m extending my deepest sympathy to all of you in Mike´s passing. I was a fellow court reporter with Mike. He was such a wonderful man and so fun to talk to, especially about his racing jobs. He was very well respected field of court reporting.
American Heart Association
July 28, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Jim Roberts
July 27, 2022
Susan and Family, My wife Pam and I offer our sympathies in the passing of your dad Mike. In my early days as an attorney I worked with Mike alot at the Montgomery County Courthouse in the 80's and 90's when he was a court reporter here and elsewhere in the 4th Circuit. He rode his motorcycle everywhere! He was funny and fun to work with. We are sorry for your loss.
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