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David Hartman Obituary
David Alan Hartman passed away on July 29, 2023 at the age of 78 in Wausau, WI. Dave was born in Lincoln, NE on March 28, 1945 to Victor and Olga (Hoemann) Hartman and farmed in Seward County NE until the age of 21.
having been baptized, confirmed, and married at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (Zion) Marysville Nebraska, Dave graduated from Zion Lutheran School ('59), Seward High School ('63), Concordia teachers' college, Seward ('69), AND Concordia River Forrest ('76).
God blessed the 53 year marriage of Davis and Marlys (Haak) Hartman with three children and 8 grandchildren. God blessed David with 34 years in the teaching ministry at Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School of Decatur IN; Redeemer Lutheran School of Flint MI; and Trinity Lutheran School of Wausau WI; also blessed with work at East Bay in Wausau. Along with family gatherings, Dave enjoyed his church family; continued friendships with the international students of NTC; and many hours of volunteer work in the Wausau community. Blessed again and again!
David is survived by his wife Marlys of Wausau, son Paul and Elisa (Freudenburg) Hartman of Wausau WI (grandchildren Ryan, Rachel and Nathan) son Michael and Anne (Fawcett) Hartman of Eau Claire WI (grandchildren William, Jack, and Emma and Nathan Koch of Milwaukee) Daughter Jana (Hartman) and Matthew Woodruff of Meridian ID (grandchildren Peyten and Kelsey). Other family members include brother Harv and Carolyn Hartman and their family in Houston TX, cousins from the Hartman, Hoemann and Mahler families, and in-laws from the Haak family.
A worship service of praise and thanksgiving for God's many blessing of grace and mercy will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau Wi, where Dave and Marlys have been members since 2003. On Monday, August 7th 2023 visitation will begin at 10:30 AM until the time of service at 11:30 AM. Luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall.
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302 Spruce St, Wausau, WI 54401
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Andrew J Plath
July 25, 2024
I remember him well as the principal at Trinity Lutheran. He was always eager to be of service on the job.
Jeanne Lang
August 7, 2023
I was a principal at Holy Name of Jesus School while David served at Trinity. His smile and wit brightened many meetings! May he Rest in Peace.
Dave Koy
August 5, 2023
My wife and I visited Dave a number of times while he was at Copperleaf Senior Living. Wish we had met him sooner. We developed a special friendship with him during that short period of time. Looking forward to seeing him again in Heaven one day.
Andrew Plath
August 3, 2023
David Hartmann, as principal of Trinity Lutheran School demonstrated with great care to show the love of the Lord to both students and faculty. Christ has reserved a place for him at His side. The joy is in the hope of the Resurrection.
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Jamie (Ziegel) Schlei
August 1, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Hartman family. Dave was a blessing to all the students at Trinity. Such a friendly man with a big heart. I always enjoyed see him out in the community. He will be missed.
Amy Erdman Rukamp
August 1, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to the Hartman family- David was a blessing to Trinity and a ray of sunshine to the school. 8th grade class of 1981
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