Allen Hartman

March 20, 2020 at 11:16 p.m.
Allen Hartman
Allen Hartman

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PLYMOUTH – Allen Hartman, 85, a lifetime Marshall and Kosciusko counties resident, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his family’s love.

Al was born to Merritt and Eva Beacraft Hartman on Jan. 29, 1935, in Warsaw. He was educated in the Warsaw school system, graduating in 1953. After graduation, he went into the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 21, 1953, serving as a B-36 bombing navigator until his honorable discharge on Sept. 1, 1956.

After leaving the Air Force, Al joined the Warsaw Fire Department until his retirement as assistant chief in 1985.  This was a true calling, as he enjoyed every workday.

On his off days, he worked as an electrician.

He was a member of American Legion Post #27 in Plymouth and past member of Plymouth Country Club. He had also belonged to the Bremen Sky Knights, flying remote control airplanes he had built himself. Al was good at everything he did, enjoying photography, painting, billiards and woodworking. Repairing and building were strong skills of Al’s; he was a real handyman.

Al had a quick-witted sense of humor and always loved a good joke.

He always had a comeback and was very friendly. Al never met a stranger.  

Surviving him is his wife of 40 years, Lynn (Wyatt) Hartman; four sons: Tony Hartman, of Warsaw; Chad (Sherry) Rapp, of Silver Lake; Bill (Missy) Hartman, of Warsaw; and Matt (Sheri) Rapp, of Claypool; grandchildren: Angela Keener, Julie Hartman, Ryan Rapp, Trevor Delacruz, Sydney Hartman and Trenton Rapp; five great-granddaughters; brother-in-law, Stan Stokes; several other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Merritt and Eva Hartman; and his sisters, Marcia Stokes and Beverly Fifer.

Due to the current global pandemic, a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Please check Johnson-Danielson.com for further updates.

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Memorials to Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563; or to Center for Hospice Care, Plymouth Office, 112 S. Center St., Suite C, Plymouth, IN  46563.

Condolences may be sent to the family through www.johnson-danielson.com.

PLYMOUTH – Allen Hartman, 85, a lifetime Marshall and Kosciusko counties resident, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his family’s love.

Al was born to Merritt and Eva Beacraft Hartman on Jan. 29, 1935, in Warsaw. He was educated in the Warsaw school system, graduating in 1953. After graduation, he went into the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 21, 1953, serving as a B-36 bombing navigator until his honorable discharge on Sept. 1, 1956.

After leaving the Air Force, Al joined the Warsaw Fire Department until his retirement as assistant chief in 1985.  This was a true calling, as he enjoyed every workday.

On his off days, he worked as an electrician.

He was a member of American Legion Post #27 in Plymouth and past member of Plymouth Country Club. He had also belonged to the Bremen Sky Knights, flying remote control airplanes he had built himself. Al was good at everything he did, enjoying photography, painting, billiards and woodworking. Repairing and building were strong skills of Al’s; he was a real handyman.

Al had a quick-witted sense of humor and always loved a good joke.

He always had a comeback and was very friendly. Al never met a stranger.  

Surviving him is his wife of 40 years, Lynn (Wyatt) Hartman; four sons: Tony Hartman, of Warsaw; Chad (Sherry) Rapp, of Silver Lake; Bill (Missy) Hartman, of Warsaw; and Matt (Sheri) Rapp, of Claypool; grandchildren: Angela Keener, Julie Hartman, Ryan Rapp, Trevor Delacruz, Sydney Hartman and Trenton Rapp; five great-granddaughters; brother-in-law, Stan Stokes; several other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Merritt and Eva Hartman; and his sisters, Marcia Stokes and Beverly Fifer.

Due to the current global pandemic, a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Please check Johnson-Danielson.com for further updates.

 *****

Memorials to Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563; or to Center for Hospice Care, Plymouth Office, 112 S. Center St., Suite C, Plymouth, IN  46563.

Condolences may be sent to the family through www.johnson-danielson.com.
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