Eric Todd Hartman

Eric "Ric" Hartman, age 59, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Receiving Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Ric was born April 12, 1957 in Dearborn, son of the late Franklin and the late Elizabeth (nee: Smith) Hartman.Ric worked for ITT as a woodworker and master mechanic eventually transitioning into metal fabrication. While working for ITT, he developed automotive hardware and was awarded two utility patents for his design work. Additionally, for his accomplishments, Ric and his wife were invited to a private party at the Henry Ford Museum along with a private tour of the museum.Ric was a family man at heart, very faithful to his parents and family members. Even though Ric was never blessed with his own children, he spent many Christmas Eve's assembling toys for his nieces and nephews. Ric could be found cursing under his breath with all of the last minute assembly problems, but once the toys were complete he secretly loved every minute spent for the children's joy.Ric was also a gifted wood worker, a skill that he learned from his father. He could build or fabricate almost anything from wood. He customized a basement in one of his first homes during the 1980's, probably creating one of the first man caves. Woodworking and carpentry were not Ric's only talents. He loved classic cars and many of his hours spent at home would find him tinkering on his two 1964 Thunderbirds. Even though Ric never owned the classic Tucker automobile, he considered the Tucker his favorite classic car of all. Among his favorite memories were the trips that he and Karen made to the Tucker Automobile Museum.In his younger years, Ric was an avid scuba diver and enjoyed camping with family and friends. Ric was a true competitor whether shooting pool or playing a friendly game of cards,...he always wanted to win and hated to lose. Additionally, Ric was a movie buff who loved spending time at the movie theaters, enjoying all the Sci-Fi movies including Star Wars and Star Trek while being a huge Trekkie fan. He even had figurines to go along with his sci-fy movie appreciation.Eric was the cherished husband and best friend of Karen, and is further survived by his two canine sons, Frank"E" and John"E"; along with his four siblings, Terry (Diane) Hartman, Jeff (the late Ellen) Hartman, Susan (Kurt) Jeske, and Holly (Ron Whitomb) Turner. His Father-in-law John Jeno, and brother-in-law Mike (Mary) Jeno, and Sharon (Eric) Pomber. He was the devoted uncle of many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.Visitation for Eric will be held on Tuesday, September 6th from 5-9 pm at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Road) in Warren, Michigan. Memorial donations may be made to the Warren Concert Band, PO Box 812, Warren, MI 48090, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Please share memories of Ric at his memory book above.