Fred J. Hartman

Fred J. Hartman, age 79, of Kearney, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Duane Duley and Rev. Dustin Lappe officiating. Burial will be at the Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to Nebraska State Fair Livestock Extension. A message of condolence can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.com. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Fred was born May 27, 1933 in Amherst, Nebraska to Oscar and Ruby (Knox) Hartman. He graduated from High School in Cairo. Fred married Louise McCarville on September 13, 1980 in Kearney. Through the years Fred worked for the railroad, owned and operated a service station raised mink and sold feed. Throughout these years he maintained an interest in livestock. As his boys Mike and Rick grew, Fred encouraged them to compete in fairs and other livestock shows. This developed into a club calf business and eventually evolved into Hartman Cattle Company. In 1983, Fred organized the first llama show and sale in the United States. Over the years the sale expanded to include: alpacas, ostrich, camels, Boer goats, miniature donkeys, and other miscellaneous exotic livestock. His other interests included maintaining an immaculate yard, raising flowers, and staying connected with family and friends. He was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney. Surviving relatives include; wife Lou Hartman of Kearney, NE, sons; Mike Hartman and his wife Kay of Tecumseh, NE, Rick Hartman and his wife Lynette of Holmesville, NE, step daughter Julie Jones of Lincoln, NE, brothers; Dick Hartman and his wife Pat of Scotia, NE, Gary Hartman and his wife Kathy of Mesquite Nevada, Dan Hartman and his wife Beverly of Omaha, NE, sister Faye Ann Dauel and her husband Bob of Canon City, CO, grandchildren; Nate Hartman, Erin Sinclair, Dalton Hartman, Ashlee Cool, and Katy Hartman, 6 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his parents. PDF Printable Version

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Fred J. Hartman

May 27, 1933 - May 4, 2013