Charles E. Hartman, 75, of Lone Tree, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4-7 p.m., at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Lone Tree. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Lone Tree Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Charles. Online condolences may be left at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Charles Eugene Hartman was born in Sac City, Iowa, to Ross and Robbie Hartman on June 25,1949. He grew up in the Storm Lake area of Buena Vista County where he attended elementary through high school. His high school years were filled with hard work on his parents’ farm. He graduated as Valedictorian from Storm Lake High School in 1968. He was an outstanding swimmer and lifeguard, attaining his Water Safety Instructor Certificate. He also competed in football and track, played trumpet in his high school orchestra, and sang in glee club. Chuck was invited to join Demolay, where he became an officer. In the Boy Scouts of America he attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Upon graduation from high school, Chuck received a scholarship from the Methodist Church to Morningside College, where he majored in art and philosophy and played in the college orchestra. After college Chuck took a series of jobs, finally settling at Sheller-Globe and its various iterations for 36 years, retiring in 2016. Chuck was a lover of animals. His many pets included Queenie the old English sheepdog, Beauty the quarter horse, and Chocolate the Tennessee Walker. He also had a series of schnauzers named Winston, Shakespeare, Baron, and his final beloved Max. Chuck was an active member of the Teamsters Union throughout his employment at Sheller Globe through its final embodiment as IAC. It was at IAC that Chuck met Ken Morgan. They became fast friends and shared a house for six years, gardening, taking care of Max, and spending time with friends and neighbors in Lone Tree.
Chuck learned of his cancer diagnosis in January of 2024. He fought bravely and passed in his sleep in the early hours of July 17, 2024. Chuck is survived by his great friend Ken, his beloved Max, and numerous cousins, uncles, and aunts. He will be fondly remembered as a good and loyal friend, a lover of animals, and a person of strong political opinions. Chuck will be dearly missed.
