Darwin Ernest Hartman

Darwin Ernest Hartman, 87, of Alpena passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena.

Darwin was born in Alpena on April 18, 1934, to the late Ernest and June (Sanborn) Hartman.  He married Shirley A. Haken on May 16, 1953.  She preceded him in death on April 15, 2021.  He worked at Lafarge for 42 years before his retirement in 1996 and volunteered  as a fireman for Alpena Township for many years.

Surviving are 3 children, Randy (Cindy) Hartman, Sue (Mike) Murphy, Shari (Paul) Romel; 5 grandchildren, Keith (Stacie) Hartman, Jessica (Luke) Krawczak, Adam (Leah) Neuman, Jason (Bill) Romel, Jordan (Randy Eaton; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Gary (Mary) Harman, Sally (John) Neil, Dale Hartman; 2 step-sisters, Shirley, Elaine; sister-in-law, Patricia Kitter; niece, Jacci Stepaniak; numerous other nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hartman was preceded in death by brother, James (Lynn) Hartman; brother-in-law, Darald Kitter; nephews Ted and Ken Kitter.

Memorial visitation will take place on Friday at the Bannan Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. with Rev. Martha Hartman-Stuart officiating.

Inurnment: Evergreen Cemetery

Memorials: Alpena Kiwanis Flags of Honor Project