John Joseph Hartmann Jr.

John Joseph Hartmann, Jr. died on November 13, 2025 at the age of 77. Born and raised in Richmond, and a 1966 graduate of Thomas Jefferson HS, John pursued his studies as a member of the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech where he played saxophone in the Highty-Tighties. He graduated and was commissioned in the US Army on June 6, 1970. On June 10, 1970 he married Mary Catherine Prince ("Tatter"). He served as an infantryman in the Army for just over 24 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, fulfilling tours in Vietnam, Germany and various stations stateside. Upon retirement, John worked in financial services in Richmond. John was a faithful member of Epiphany Lutheran Church where he put his organizational and logistical skills to use in various capacities, including as a council member, property chair, a leader of the archives team, and on the Endowment Board. For several years he worked with a small group to rehabilitate the pews in the sanctuary. John was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Jones Hartmann, and his father John Joseph Hartmann and his brother, Burgess Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Tatter, and three children, Stephanie (Brendan) Paget, John (Jessica Jagger) Hartmann and Alan Hartmann. He is also survived by his stepson Brian (Anne) Cagle, six grandchildren, Ian, Noah, Diana, Allison, Whit and Sam and his brother Michael (Ginny) Hartmann, sisters Lee Ann Hartmann and Gail (Jeff) Webster. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather whose steady presence and warm spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. John's funeral will be held on Monday, December 15 at 1 p.m. at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1400 Horsepen Road, Richmond with a committal in the columbarium memorial garden and a reception in Price Hall to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Epiphany Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or to the Highty-Tighties Annual Giving Fund at Virginia Tech in memory of Lieutenant Colonel John J. Hartmann, Jr. Gifts can be made online at www.give.vt.edu.