Paul Fredrick Hartt, 92, of Stuarts Draft passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Shenandoah Hospice House, Fishersville. A devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he had a quiet presence and was a person of faith in Christ and a true man of God.
Born July 11, 1927 in Susquehanna, PA, he was the son of the late Bert C. and Amity (Hall) Hartt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert Hartt and Harold Hartt; and son-in-law, Tae Yi.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Mary (Marvin) Hartt; children, Jennifer Yi of Fairfax, Va, Brian Hartt and wife, Nancy of Dayton, OH, and Lyle Hartt and wife, Angel of Stuarts Draft; grandchildren, Devon and Glen Yi; Adam, Jeremy, Miriam, and Faith Hartt; and Kara, Alaina, Vivian, and Micah Hartt.
Paul most recently attended Ridgeview Baptist Church. In earlier years, he worked as an electrical engineer and was employed by Bendix Corp. and then in 1974 he moved to Virginia and worked for Monofilament in Waynesboro and lastly retired in 1997 from McKee Foods. Those who knew Paul knew how much he enjoyed repairing and tinkering with electrical motors, lawnmowers, and just about anything that needed to be fixed. He was talented with his hands and was very creative in his ability to build and troubleshoot. He will be remembered as someone who enjoyed using his gifts to help others.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Ridgeview Baptist Church, 124 Ridgeview Drive, Stuarts Draft with Pastor Don McClure officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to Love INC., P.O. Box 1003, Fishersville, Va 22939.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Stuarts Draft.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
