Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert E. Hartman

May 19, 1936 - April 26, 2007

South Bend Tribune 6/2/2007
MISHAWAKA - Robert E. Hartman, 70, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Mishawaka, passed quietly into heaven on April 26, 2007, in his home. Robert was born May 19, 1936, in Mishawaka, to the late Franklin D. and Nina (Rensberger) Hartman. Robert attended Mishawaka High School and graduated from Central High School in South Bend. Robert served two years in the U.S. Army.

On October 5, 1957, he married Ronna Lawson in South Bend. Robert was a gold plater for Conn in Elkhart for 10 years. In 1970, he moved his family to Nogales, AZ, and worked at UMI Musical Instruments until he retired in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ronna, of 49 years; children, David Hartman of Phoenix, AZ, Debbie (Robert) Ramirez and Diane Chavez, both of Tucson; Five grandchildren, Joseph Castro, Jessica Chavez, Vanessa, Michael and Christopher Ramirez; and a sister, Winifred Neland of Culver. Besides his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by a brother, Russell F. Hartman; and stepmother, Virginia Hartman.

For all those who knew Robert, please remember his caring ways, cheerful times and the love he gave to others. He is on the endless motorcycle ride of his life. There were no services at his request.