David Michael Hartmann

Born February 18, 1939, in Chicago Illinois. Died in Spring Hill, Florida at age 83.

Grew up on a blueberry farm in Lacota, Michigan

Graduated from South Haven Highschool in South Haven, Michigan

Before entering the U.S. Navy, David spent two years in the seminary.

After his discharge from the military, he worked for GTE / Verizon installing Centralized Office Equipment and fiber optic transmission cables in Michigan and then in Bradenton, Florida.

Branch of Service: U.S. Navy

Date of Induction: March 17, 1961

Date of Discharge: March 16, 1965

Rank: Boatsman Mate 2nd Class

Basic Training: San Diego, CA

Campaigns: Aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard

Medals: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam)

Survived by,

Four sons: Glenn, Bert, Harold, and Nicholas.

Four grandchildren, Danielle, Marc, Dylan, and Bryce.

One great grandson, Theodore.

Stepchildren, Angela, Deborah

Step grandchild, Karol

Step grandson: Kaden

and six siblings.

Dave was a devout Catholic who was devoted to his family and friends. He always made everyone feel welcome and loved. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, and helping others any way he could.

His cremains will be mixed with his late wife Barbara's and their dog Cuddles' remains and scattered in the gulf per his last request.