Obituaries
Vincent Hartman
Vincent died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at West Wind Village in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 91 years.
Vincent Leo Hartman, son of Frank and Katherine (Hochstatter) Hartman, was born July 15, 1918 in Wilmont, Minnesota. Vincent grew up on a farm near Wilmont. On August 7, 1941 he entered the United States Army where he served in Algiers, Tunisia, Naples and Rome. Vincent received an honorable discharge on October 15, 1945.
On January 12, 1946 he was united in marriage to Natalie Briggs. From this union, four children were born. The couple bought a farm in Everglade Township in Stevens County. Vincent lived on the farm until 2007 when he moved to West Wind Village where he lived until the time of his death.
Vincent was a member of the VFW of Morris. He enjoyed playing cards with friends. He also enjoyed old time music, especially the Nite Owls. He also attended music festivals, dances and he also enjoyed attending Army reunions. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie Hartman of Morris; three children: James (Susan) Hartman of Farwell, Lawrence (Connie) Hartman of Chokio and Brian (Pam) Hartman of Lindstrom; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Peter; one brother, Donald; and five sisters: Helen, Luella, Monica, Thelma and Genevieve.
Pallbearers for the service were: Arlene Lillis, Heidi Louwagie, Holly Carrington, Dustin Hartman, Christine Mahoney, Steven Hartman, Matthew Hartman, Alicia Hartman and Sarah Hartman.
Honorary pallbearers were: Lawrence Koepp, Paul Hartman, The Eucharistic Ministers of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Vincent’s Neighbors and Friends and all of his Army friends living and deceased.
Amy Blackwelder served as organist with Tom Horning and Sandi Marlow Weber providing special music. Pedersen Funeral Home of Morris was in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences to the family, visit the website at www.pedersenfh.com and click on obituaries.