Jerry Frederick Hartman, 82, of Allegan, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in Allegan.
Born May 16, 1937, in Minster, Ohio, Jerry was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Dorsten) Hartman and the loving husband of Sanda (Giuliani) Hartman.
Jerry was a 1955 Allegan High School graduate and a 1959 graduate of Kalamazoo College majoring in economics and history. Jerry used his knowledge to become an innovative entrepreneur and had a true passion for business.
He thoroughly enjoyed others and loved socializing with friends and family at the Hartman Conference Center. Throughout his life he generously supported the community and the many charities closest to his heart. Jerry loved his devoted wife, children and grandchildren.
Along with his wife, Sanda, Jerry is survived by his son, Aaron (Pam) Hartman and his daughter, Lydia (Rich West) Hartman; his grandchildren, Emily, Andrew and Mary Hartman and Reese, Collin and Alyse Baughman; his brother, Jim (Pat) Hartman and sister, Diane (Tim) Wilcox; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Due to recent regulations, a private family Mass of Christian Burial will take place for Jerry at Blessed Sacrament Church Monday May 18 with inurnment to follow at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery. A celebration of life memorial for Jerry will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Jerry’s name to two of his favorite charities: Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707, and Wings of Hope Hospice, 530 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010.
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