Richard “Dick” E. Hartman, 93, of Wooster passed away December 18, 2023 at WestView Healthy Living.
He was born on November 22, 1930 in Wooster the son of Ashley and Mildred Butler Hartman. On July 31, 1953, he married Shirley J. Odenkirk. They celebrated 70 years this year. She survives.
Dick served his country in the United States AirForce. Dick started his career as a distributor for Standard Oil for many years before becoming owner of Snoddy Mower Center for 20 years and had also worked for Hartman’s Farmers Market. Dick enjoyed sudoku puzzles, fishing, flea markets, collecting items, sports, cutting firewood, mowing the grass, and being outdoors. He loved sitting in the garage talking with neighbors and going to his grandchildren and great grandchildren sporting events.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Pamela (Frank) Meshew, Nancy (Ron) Sands, Rick (Sandy) Hartman, Tom Hartman all of Wooster; Andy ( Mindy) Hartman of Apple Creek; grandchildren Matt Meshew, Bryon (Sarah) Meshew, Beth (Jason) Gerber, Todd Sands, Melanie (Jay) Mowrer, Megan (Zach) Jolly, Kyle Hartman, Ty (Tonya) Hartman, Marissa (Robbie) Wilson, Stephanie Brenneman, and Chantel Meshew; great-grandchildren Aeron, Addyson, Izabel and Izzak Meshew, Hayden and Harper Gerber, Eliana and Alethea Sands, Madeline, Jeret and Clay Mowrer; Julia, Emma, Dani and Aria Jolly, Easton and Bostyn Hartman, Blakely and Navy Wilson; sisters Jo Anne Jolliff and Doris Snoddy both of Wooster; brother-in-law Richard (Ruth Ann) Odenkirk of Wooster.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents and infant child.
A private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
I’m so sorry for your loss! I have quite a few fun memories of him!
Sorry for your loss.Will be thinking about you.
My condolences to the family,He was a good man,Always enjoyed talking to him.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss, so many great memories of him at Farmers market! He was a great man always enjoyed talking with him. Hugs and prayers to the family during this time.
Sorry for your loss! Wonderful man
Thank you for your service. Condolences to the family.
I am glad Dick and Shirley got to come to mom’s birthday celebration. It was so good to see them.
I’m so sorry for your loss so many memories from the farmers market hugs & prayers to you all
Wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart.
We are so sorry for you loss. You all are in our prayers.
To all the Hartman family. Louie and I send our sympathies to you all. An especially difficult time to lose a loved one. We know. We sure will miss him sitting in his garage watching life go by but most of all miss the chats with his neighbors! 💔💔
Shirley and family, please accept my sincere condolences. I loved walking the neighborhood and chatting with Dick. It just won’t be the same any more without him! What a sweet man who brightened my day!
Our sympathy to your family. Nancy and Andy are the ones that we know.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Shirley,Tom,Kyle: our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your memories will live in your hearts forever . Know that he is living a full & free life in Heaven with those who have gone before. Sending prayers .
A very special man indeed. So very sorry to Nancy, Bethany, and his entire family. Fly high good sir. It was my pleasure to get to meet you.
Many prayers and thoughts to you all!
So sorry for your loss-Hugs
To the family our prayers are with . Mr Hartman when he had his mower business I use to deliver parts to him from Hopkins and Kipp. Always a cheerful man. God bless