Fritz Hartman

August 12, 1943 - June 20, 2020

Fritz Hartman, 76, of Malinta, Ohio died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20th, 2020. Fritz was born on August 12, 1943 in Malinta, Ohio to the late Harley and Alvina (Peper) Hartman. He graduated from Malinta-Grelton High School in 1962. On February 15th, 1964 he married Alma (Rice) Hartman in Malinta, Ohio. Fritz worked as a metal fabricator at Gilson Screen Company, Malinta for 41 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Malinta. He was also a member of Tri-State Mini Pullers Association. He was very active in building and pulling modified Mini Tractors and participated in events in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. He is survived by his loving wife, Alma; son, Dan Hartman (Tina Myers); granddaughters, Rachel Hartman (Dennis Bower) and Alishia (Christopher) Cowell; great grandchildren, Karli Hartman and Xavier Anderson; and step great grandchildren, Zoe Cowell, Hannah Bower, and Bree Cowell. He was preceded in death by daughters, Peggy and Tammy; sister, Shirley Lotz; and brothers, Richard, Bill, and Glen Hartman. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th from 10-11 a.m at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon. Social distancing will be observed, and facial coverings are not required. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Malinta or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made online at www.rodenbergergray.com.