Robert N. Hartman

September 10, 1937 - July 12, 2017

Robert N. Hartman, age 79, completed his life’s odyssey on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Bob was a resident of Bloomsburg all his life. Bob was born on September 10, 1937 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late James J. and S. Lucille (Holdren) Hartman. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1955. Bob graduated from Bloomsburg State Teachers College and later did graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh. He married his loving wife, Connie A. (Austin) Hartman of Bloomsburg in 1960. Bob was employed by the Magee Carpet Company for a time, contingent on attending “one year” of college. “One year” turned into four and a career as a biology teacher at Milton High School, where he retired in 1993. He was a member of the St. Columba Catholic Parish. Bob enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting, playing golf, and doing mechanical repairs both large and small. He took special delight in helping people, and fixing things that others thought couldn’t be fixed. In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded by a sister, Janet Aitken. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Connie A. (Austin) Hartman of Bloomsburg, a son, James Hartman and wife, Sharon Hoff, of San Francisco, CA and a granddaughter, Laila E. Hartman. Funeral services will be private. The family asks that friends remember Bob by using their individual talents to help others.