Racine – James L. Hartl, 74, was embraced in the love of his family as he passed away in his home on Saturday, February 21, 2009 following his second battle with cancer. James was born in Marshfield on February 14, 1935, son of the late James and Catherine (nee: Stieber) Hartl. He attended schools in both Marshfield and Antigo. On August 18, 1962 he was married in Aniwa, WI at St. Boniface Catholic Church to Rose Mary Smith. Jim and his family moved to Kenosha in 1969, and then to Racine in 1997.
Jim was employed for 31 years at Ladish Tri-Clover in Kenosha as a stainless steel polisher. For many years, he was the shop union steward for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local #34. Jim enjoyed being outdoors often refurbishing travel trailers. He was happiest when he was with his family. His children and grandchildren will remember all the life lessons he taught them over the years.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Rose Mary; and their daughter and future son-in-law Lori Hartl Merrill of Racine and Ken Dudek of Kenosha, and daughter and son-in-law Dawn and Michael Nowack of Pleasant Prairie; grandchildren Jessica, Thomas, Colin, and Breanna; brothers and sisters-in-law Drs. Daniel Hartl and Christine Blazynski of Belmont, Mass., and Gary and Eileen Hartl of Antigo; foster-sisters Jean (Frank) Reybrock of Florida, and Mary (Steve) De La Pena of Antigo; brother-in-law Ted (Sandy) Smith, and sister-in-law Emily Delaney both of Kenosha; as well as many other relatives and good friends. His brother, Ron Hartl, and brother-in-law, Edward Smith, also preceded him in death.
The funeral mass for James L. Hartl will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2224 30th Avenue, Kenosha, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009 with Fr. William Hayward, M.I.C. officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. All are invited to gather in the church beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The Menzl Family says
Dawn and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Bill and Donna Nowack says
Our condolences and deepest sympathies to the family at your time of sorrow. May the good times and pleasant memories bring you all comfort.
G M Mahindra says
My sincerest sympathies with the grieving family.
Edna Miller says
Lori and family,
I just want you all to know that many thoughts and prayers have been with you during these last difficult months and will continue in the months to come as you adjust to life without your husband, father, grandfather. Remember that he lives on in your hearts forever.
Edna
Tina Nielsen says
My Deepest Sympathy To The Entire Family. I did not know Mr. Hartl directly but I felt like I did through Lori’s beautiful stories of him. I have been blessed to have met such a kind friend in Lori. Mr. Hartl I know, will always be proud of you, Lori.
Debbie and Mark Johnston and Family says
Dawn,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. May all of you find peace with your father’s passing and strength in each other.
Love,
Debbie
Kathy & Tim Gardner says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
With Deepest Sympathy.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18
Dawn says
He was a wonderful father that taught me so many things. He was a hard worker that could fix anything and give great advice. I love him dearly and miss him.
Pat & Mike Case says
Rose Mary, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
Rocco Giorno says
Work with Jim @ at Tri Clover and had fun.Will miss him.God Bless Him
Steve Nowack says
My condolences to you and the family.
Sandi Morimoto & J.T. Meason says
Dear Dawn, Colin and Mike,
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
With heartfelt condolences, we are deeply sorry to hear of your loss.