William "Bill" J Hartmann

William “Bill” James Hartmann Jr., 89, a resident of Evansville, IN went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021. Bill was born on May 1, 1932, to William and Anna (Folz) Hartmann in Caborn, Indiana.  Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 AM on Thursday, September 9 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, IN. with a funeral mass following at 10:00 AM.   Bill is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sharon O’Donnell Hartmann, his sons David, and Brian Hartmann of Evansville, IN and his son John (Cindy) of Baton Rouge, LA, grandchildren Andy (Lexi), Brett, Whitney, and William Hartmann, great-grandchildren Angeliqua, Andrew, Hope & Kaitlyn Hartmann, sisters Vernie Rexing and Pauline Denning and brother Robert Hartmann.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Hartmann, Sisters Rita Hasenour and Dorothy Kissel, in-laws Eddie and Mary O’Donnell, brother in- laws Othmar “Oddie” Hasenour, Urban Kissel, Herman Rexing, Frank Denning, and Jack O’Donnell and sister in- laws Jeannette Hartmann, Mary Ann Hartmann, and Betty O’Donnell. 

Bill developed a great work ethic growing up on the family farm.  He was blessed with a gifted mind and the ability to fix anything.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany.  Bill worked for Carter Oil Company, Humble Oil Company and later the Exxon Mobil Corporation.  His career took him to Kentucky and in 1972 to the New Orleans area and then to Lockport, Louisiana.  Bill worked offshore for many years and after 30 years finished his career as a Senior Superintendent. 

Bill was a gentle caring soul that will be missed by all who knew him.  He loved life, valued friends, and family.  He had a wonderful sense of humor that carried him through life and stayed with him until the end. Special thanks to wonderful staff of Deaconess Hospital especially nurses Nancy and Teresa and patient tech Emily.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society 400 Millner Industrial Dr. in Evansville, IN. 47710.

Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon is overseeing the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com