Eugene Donald Hartman was born on January 17, 1931 in Firth, Nebraska to Karl and Margaret (Wieskamp) Hartman. He passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 7 days,

Eugene was united in marriage on November 2, 1974 to Karen Harder in Martinsburg, Nebraska.

He was a truck driver, but especially enjoyed driving his school bus. Aside from his family, he enjoyed traveling, camping, playing cards, riding his motor scooter and enjoying his pets.

He is survived by Wife: Karen Hartman of Syracuse, NE: Sons: Robert Hartman and wife Cindy of Rogers, Ark; Dale Hartman of Aurora, CO; Daughters: Connie Hartman of San Diego, CA; Barbara Mather and husband Rick of Columbus, NE; Grandchildren: Rick Ammon, Scott Ammon, Chris Ammon, Ryan Hartman, Tracy Hartman, Aysha Tumba, Adam Mather, Shelly Ridler, Stacy Viergutz, Sara Mather, Ronelle Welch; 16 Great Grandchildren; brothers: Earl Hartman, Karl Hartman, Kenny Hartman, Ron Hartman, Daryl Hartman, sisters: Ethel Dreeszen, Dorothy Kern, Mildred Wheatley, Marlene Schroder, Donna Harshfield, Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents

Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home Chapel in Syracuse, Nebraska with Rev. Curtis Rieger officiating.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 26th from 9 AM until 9 PM with family greeting friends from 6 – 8 PM at the Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, Syracuse Good Samaritan Center, Asera Care Hospice.

Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, Nebraska 402-269-2441