Thomas J. Hartmann

Thomas J. Hartmann, 79, of Georgetown, Texas, previously residing in Stow, Ohio, passed away July 25, 2023 at home ending a courageous battle against cancer. Tom was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. He was born March 2, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio, “Go Bengals; Go Reds!” Throughout his life, Tom had a consistent love of learning. He often reminisced about his time and his pride about being a Spartan at Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tom was also a proud graduate of Thomas Moore College, graduating in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Tom began his professional career in 1969 as a Controller for two different divisions of Worthington Industries. He spent three years at Hamilton Plastics and six years at Worthington Precision Metals. During this time, Tom received numerous awards for management, pioneering new systems, profit improvement and personal achievements. In 1978, Tom enthusiastically moved into Management at Worthington Industries as a Manufacturing Manager. Tom was responsible for the total manufacturing operations, including maintenance, production control, and shipping/receiving. This step into management was the perfect foundation for Tom’s continuing professional growth as he accepted his new position as Vice President of Finance for Worthington Industries in 1979. In this role, Tom learned, developed and excelled. He was proud to improve financial communications within the company, achieving beyond expected growth projections and introduced employee involvement programs. In this role, Tom was most proud of successfully negotiating three favorable labor contracts without work stoppage. In 1991, Tom made yet another move on the corporate ladder, as Executive Vice President and CFO for Martin Wheel Company Incorporated. The owners of Martin Wheel had a deep appreciation for the dedication, loyalty and determination that Tom brought to their company. Tom rounded out his professional career at Martin Wheel as President and retired in 2014 with a passion to spend time with those he loved while doing the things he loved. During Tom’s final year before retiring, he spoke often about how he was looking forward to spending time with Marilyn and living in their home in Stow, Ohio. They talked about being ‘Snow Birds’ and spending the winter months in Florida. Little did they know, those plans would never come to fruition! The first catalyst to begin the ‘changing of the plan’ was Don and Lynn and their children moving to Texas. On one specific trip to Texas, Tom and Marilyn’s eldest grandchild had a secret plan. Kelsey sat everyone down and proceeded to present her power point presentation outlining why Papa and Oma should move to Texas. The next step was Don and Lynn taking Tom and Marilyn to visit Sun City in Georgetown. It was love at first sight! Suddenly, all previous plans were off and the building of their very new life began and the excitement was real! They built a beautiful home, made a million friends, played golf, poker, pickleball, bocce ball, horseshoes, euchre, and just loved life! Tom leaves behind his loving wife of 39 years, Marilyn Hartmann; daughters, Sharon Hartmann, Lora (Lynn Canzone) Hartmann, and Diane Hartmann; son, Don (Lynn) Qualters; grandchildren, Kelsey, Don III, and Avery Qualters; Curtis, and Deanna Hartmann; and his brother, Lawrence, “Bud” (Pat) Hartmann. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruth Hartmann; siblings; Bernard (Grace) Hartmann, Robert “Bob” (Gladys) Hartmann, Edith (Henry) Meyer, Ruth (Ferd) Johansing, Sr. Mary Lawrence Hartmann O.S.U., Sr. Ruth Ann Hartmann O.S.U., and Richard “Dick” (Shirley) Hartmann, and his son-in-law, David Hartmann. Tom’s family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH 44060. Family and friends are invited to say the Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Praying the Rosary has been a significant part of everyday of Tom’s life. As a child, Tom, his parents and siblings shared the Rosary each night after dinner. Tom continued to share this daily devotion with friends and family throughout his life and most especially with Marilyn. Saying the Rosary brought Tom peace, and the family hopes that you will join them in this most personal celebration of Tom’s life and legacy. A funeral mass to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060. (Please meet at the church.) Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Three Oaks Hospice, Georgetown, Texas, or to Roger Bacon High School, Cincinnati, Ohio Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Thomas J. Hartmann

March 2, 1944 - July 25, 2023