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Bruce Hartman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2023.

Bruce, age 87 of Northern MN passed away peacefully in his home on Aug 24, 2023. Born February 17, 1936 in Burlington, IA. Bruce is survived by sons Wayne (Sue), Vince (Merita) and daughter Karen, 2 grandchildren Grant & Joe, and many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by beloved wife Doris, brother Wayne and parents Charles & Evelyn Hartman. Bruce graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA with a teaching degree. After graduation he was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and also played briefly with the Patriots. Bruce taught in Iowa before moving to Roseville, MN where he taught history at Kellogg High School, also teaching physical education for one year at Edgerton Elementary. He also coached football, track and was the head wrestling coach taking 6th in state in 1980. Bruce retired in 1991 where he built his retirement home in northern MN. He taught snowmobile and firearm safety and started a lake association working with the DNR. Bruce was always an avid outdoorsman loving to fish and hunt. There will be 2 celebrations of life held at later dates. One held in the Twin Cities and one held in northern MN.

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October 8, 2023

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September 26, 2023

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September 25, 2023

Karen Anderson posted to the memorial.

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Tim Thelen

October 8, 2023

I wrestled for Hartz and took American Life. I have also been lucky enough to be a friend of the Hartman family since I was a teenager. In American Life, some friends and I did a presentation about frontier living. We brought in some antique rifles and skinned a rabbit in front of the class. Hartz wrote: "good job with the rabbit - they can be tough to skin if they have been frozen". So much for our shock value! I fell asleep during a trial that was part of an A. L. field trip. Hartz heard about it and grilled me mercilessly in front of the class the next day. Few things pleased him more than publicly tormenting his wrestlers. The more Hartz grilled you, the more you knew he liked you. Best coach and teacher I ever had. Thanks BruceI

Bradley

September 26, 2023

Hello my name is Bradley Gulick. I didnt personally know Mr. Hartman but he sure sounds like he had an amazing life. Odd story I had some time ago purchased a lot of vintage lobby cards at an estate auction. I remember the name harman had been written on one of the photos. It is of a young child and fits the time line. I do believe this could be a baby photo of Mr Hartman. If this indeed is. I would love to return it to the Family. You can reach me by email. [email protected]

Karen Anderson

September 25, 2023

Very sorry to hear of Mr Hartman´s passing. American Life was my all time favorite class while at Kellogg. He was a great teacher and an even better person for how he treated his students...with kindness, patience and respect. Prayers to his family for healing.

Mike Bigelbach

September 4, 2023

Coach Hartman was very important in my life. He gave simple and clear direction, both in the classroom and wrestling room. He made it fun to learn and compete. The
lessons I learned from him are with me still today and part of him will always be with me. To his children know that you Father was a good man and loved by many.

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Amy Boucher Pye

September 2, 2023

Such an inspirational teacher, and now I learn he was a professional football player too? Amazing. Praying for peace for all who loved him.

Joyce Hebert

September 1, 2023

I team-taught American Life at Kellogg with Bruce for many years. I am so very sad to hear the news. I couldn't have asked for a better teaching partner. He was kind, easy-going, knowledgeable, and had the best sense of humor. We really felt like a team and I'll never forget those years......some of the happiest of my teaching career.

Coral Wilkens

September 1, 2023

I loved history because of Mr Hartman. He made every student feel important and he was the most kind hearted man. We are all better because of him. Wishing the whole family peace as they walk this new chapter. May your memories be sweet.

Rhonda Boudewyns (Carlson)

September 1, 2023

I remember a presentation made in American Life that had a "Mission Impossible" theme where two students videoed themselves filling the inside of Bruce´s Mustang with popped popcorn - all the way to the roof! He sat in the back of the room laughing so hard! He had the best sense of humor! RIP

Dave Stokes

September 1, 2023

Mr Hartman was my favorite. Kellogg´s version of Mr Kornman. Condolences to Wayne and Vince and the rest of the family

Kathy Berg Hanson

September 1, 2023

I was just thinking about "Hartz" as we called him, and American Life class. He was a great teacher and a fun role model. I´ll always remember that smile!

Barbara

September 1, 2023

I am so sorry to fear of Mr. Hartman´s passing. He was one of my most favorite teachers while at Kellogg HS. We called him Harty! My best friend and I helped with his bulletin boards and he was always such a jokester. I am 65 years old now and his name still brings a smile to my face.

I pray he rests in great peace, and know his amazing kind and fun loving spirit is shining brightly in the heavens.

Much love to all his family

Barbara Jo Bliss

Robert Jungbauer

September 1, 2023

Loved growing up with the Harman family. My sincerest condolences.