Darrell Hartman

Darrell Hartman, 73, of Maurice, IA died Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-8PM with the family present from 6-8PM at Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center. A prayer service for family and friends will be held at 8PM. A funeral service will be held Friday at 10:30AM at First Reformed Church of Maurice, Iowa with Rev. Mark Haverdink officiating. Interment will follow the service in Sherman Township Cemetery of Rural Maurice. Darrell Gene Hartman was born March 16, 1937 to William and Bernice (Whitmeier) Hartman at LeMars, IA. Darrell attended grade school in LeMars and graduated from Pierson High School. On August 8, 1957 he was united in marriage to Shirley Hulstein in Sioux Center. Darrell and Shirley were blessed with four children. They made their home in Amarillo, TX, from 1957-1961, while Darrell served in the United States Air Force. The couple later moved to Maurice, IA where Darrell drove truck for many years. Darrell worked as a dispatcher from 1980 until his retirement in 2008. Over the years, Darrell had been active with the Maurice Booster Club and assisted with the Maurice Centennial celebration. Darrell loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities. He looked forward to the camping season each year, when he and Shirley would spend time at Yankton or the Lakes. Darrell also was an active collector of toy trucks and enjoyed woodworking. Left to cherish his memory are three daughters: Clara Renken of LeMars; Bonnie Epling and her husband, Joel of LeMars; Pamela Hartman of North Fort Myers, FL; a son, Jeff Hartman and his wife, Lori of Maurice along with his twelve grandchildren: Justin, Sarah and Taylor Renken, Neil Epling, Amber March and her husband, Traun, Oceana Gutierrez, Kimberly and Zachary Shriver, Toby Hartman, Nick Egdorf, Travis and Sarah Schwarz and one great-grandson, Brayden Kayser. Darrell is also survived by a sister, Jackie Herbold of Pierson, IA; brother, Jerry Hartman of Columbus, NM and numerous nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Shirley Hartman; his parents and one brother, Bill Hartman. Online Condolences Dorothy (Farber) Blackburn Norway Relationship: classmate So sorry to hear of Darrell's death. It brought back memories of good ol' Pierson High School. Darrell was in my class, the graduating class of 1955. Living in such a small town and attending a school where our class size - 15, was one of the larger classes, we were all very close. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sent: 11/11/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pat hicks brea Relationship: friend Jeff and family, We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a good man and will be missed by all. We got to meet him on his trip to CA many years ago and worked with him for many years. Our condolences Pat Hicks and all at Jim Hicks and Company Sent: 11/11/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donald Koopman Le Mars Relationship: friend Jeff and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. He was a Gentleman. Sent: 11/11/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harold & Joyce Baker Orange City Relationship: Old friends Dear Children: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. May the Lord bless and comfort you and give you peace and grace. Sent: 11/12/2010