Jack Williams Hartman

Jack was born April 13, 1961, in Purmerend, Netherlands to parents John Rudy Hartman and Mary (Hopman) Hartman. In March 1962, he and his parents immigrated to the United States. He grew up in Southern California and was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Rancho Alamitos High School and moved to El Dorado County in 1979.

Jack married his high school sweetheart Denise Whitzel, on March 7, 1981, in Cameron Park, California. He began a career in the U.S. Forest Service, working on the Eldorado Hotshots, Big Hill Helitack, and Pacific House engine crews. Jack pursued the challenge of firefighting and loved working in the wilderness.

Jack pivoted to the construction industry in 1987 as a foreman for a general contractor. In 1989, he obtained his license and launched his own business, Hartman Construction. Over the next 36 years, he framed hundreds of homes and built custom homes, room additions, and remodels throughout El Dorado County. Jack was a talented carpenter who could manage the stressful aspects of a project with a great sense of humor. He loved employing his kids and teaching his sons the trade.

Throughout his life, Jack enjoyed sailing, backpacking, hunting, fishing, camping and chainsaw carving. He gave his heart to the Lord at the age of 16 and strived to follow Him the rest of his life. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Jack is survived by his wife, Denise of 44 years; his five children, Lindsey (Brian) Carlton of Shingle Springs, CA, Josiah Hartman of Pollock Pines, CA, Jesse (Cori) Hartman of Brentwood, CA, Levi (Brittney) Hartman of Auburn, CA, and Jenny (Gavin) Riddle of Shingle Springs, CA; seven grandchildren, Paisley, Emma, Maverick, Savannah, Lyla, Mikaela and Carter; his mother Mary (Hopman) Hartman of Placerville, CA; sisters Janette (Paul) Thomas of Manassas, VA, Brenda (Clay) Higgins of Placerville, CA, Diane Behrbaum of Ripon, CA, and brother Johnny (Mari) Hartman of Dixon, CA.

Jack is preceded in death by his father, John Rudy Hartman.