4/5/1925 – 12/25/2024
Lecompton
Calvin Paul Hartman’s prayers for a peaceful passing at home in his sleep were answered on December 25, 2024 when he passed away with his family by his side and awoke in the gracious presence of his Lord and Savior. He passed at 99 years of age, just four months shy of living to be 100. It was never his goal to live to be 100 years old, but just to live each day to the fullest. Daily, he lived out his faith to the Lord, his love for his family, and in service to God’s people.
Calvin was born on April 25, 1925 to Fred and Leona (Kraft) Hartman in the farm home near Lecompton, Kansas. He often shared stories about growing up on the farm and the many farm chores, and he particularly liked to work with the teams of horses. Calvin felt like he learned the discipline of hard work and family responsibility by working on the farm as a young man and he tried to instill these character traits into his own family. While attending Westmar College, Calvin began dating Nellie Streib and they were married on May 24, 1952 at the Bellevue Evangelical Church in Leona, Kansas. Calvin graduated from the Evangelical Seminary in Naperville, Illinois and served in the United Methodist Church as a pastor, serving four churches in the Kansas West Conference from 1954-1989. After retirement Calvin and Nellie built a new home on a 60 acre tract of land that was a part of his family farm. That gave Calvin the opportunity to enjoy the land and work outside. They especially enjoyed being a part of their grandchildren’s lives and sharing in their many activities.
Calvin is survived by his children, Craig Hartman (Leslie), Curt Hartman (Margaret) and grandchildren, Caleb Hartman (Leah), Joshua Hartman (Kristin), Luke Hartman (Kaitlain), Megan Rose (Ryan), Annie Muckenthaler (Austin), and 15 great grandchildren.
Calvin was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Hartman, his parents, Fred and Leona (Kraft) Hartman, his siblings, Warren Hartman, Leland Hartman, and Lila Bonnel.
Visitation will be held at Stull Community of Faith Church, Stull, Kansas on Saturday January 4th at 10:00am followed by the Funeral Services at 11:00am. Graveside service will follow the funeral.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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