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William Michael Hartman

1943 - 2022

William Hartman Obituary

William Michael Hartman, "Mike," sadly passed away on Thursday, April 14th in Woodland Hills, CA, after a battle with cancer.
Mike was born on April 1, 1943, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Bill and Marge (Heckler) Hartman, and was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University with a master's degree in Economics. He spent three years in Turkey with the Peace Corps. before obtaining a law degree from the University of Southern California. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Jodi. He is survived by his brother, Chris, his former wife, Lorraine, and their three daughters, Laura Hartman, Joanna (Chase) Parker, and Celeste (Michael) Sekigahama, a grandson Phoenix, and a granddaughter on the way.
Mike loved poker, playing golf with friends, watching sports (especially golf and college basketball), and cheering for the Cubs at Dodger Stadium.
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Published by Los Angeles Times on May 8, 2022.

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Lisa Sexton

January 5, 2024

I knew Mike years ago. He helped me with some legal matters and we became friends. I loved his smile and humor. I left California when I became sick with cancer. I won my battle. I´m sure Mike didn´t give up easily. He had an inner strength that reached out and made those who knew him stronger. Thank you Mike for that strength and the years of being your friend.

Don, Bob, John and Barry

August 10, 2022

Our good friend Mike was tall in stature but even much larger in Persona. He lit up a room with his enthusiasm, energy, quick wit and personality. Big Mike was always a 'Man in Motion' and his legendary multi-tasking is legendary as is his Love of Sports! His savvy, humor, sports talk and friendship will be sorely missed but not forgotten, Our Warmest and Kindest Regards to Mike's Family.
Don Galias, Bob Vickrey, John Prough, Barry Herzog

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