Racine – Bernard (Ben) F. Hartman, 81, passed away at WFH All Saints hospital on Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was born on November 29, 1931, son of the late Sebastian and Margaret (nee: Deitche) Hartman.
Bernard was raised on a farm in Bloomer, Wisconsin. After graduating from high school, Bernard enlisted in the US Navy. Following his discharge he settled in Racine and began working at AMC/Chrysler. He met Elaine Duerr Kane and married her in 1975. He retired from AMC/Chrysler in 1991. Bernard (Ben) was a caring man that loved animals, especially his own dogs. He also enjoyed the outdoors and hunting with his brothers and nephews; shooting pool; and 31 trips to Florida with Elaine. Bernard (Ben) was an avid Packer fan, and could be counted on to watch the game on TV every Sunday wearing one of his favorite Packer shirts.
Bernard (Ben) is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Kane Hartman; brother, Jerome Hartman (and Jerome’s friend, Bert) of Chippewa Falls; sisters-in-law Patricia Hartman of Bloomer, and Elsie Hartman of Racine; many nieces and nephews including David Hartman, Carol Hoegsted, and Debby Asher Jacobs. He was also preceded by his brother, Paul Hartman; sisters, Phyllis Hartman, and Marie (Archie) Turner.
The funeral mass for Bernard (Ben) will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Richard’s Church in Racine with Rev. Ron Gramza officiating. Interment and military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials in his name to Orphaned Kanines have been suggested.
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