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Richard K. Gartman

May 25, 1936 — May 13, 2019

Richard Knight Gartman, Sr., 82, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 25, 1936 to Charles Edward Gartman and Bessie (Rabe) in Freeport. Richard married Sharon Sue Carter on May 13, 1965 in Elgin. Richard served in the Army from 1953 – 1957. He was employed at Mechanics, Dv Borg Warner in Rockford. Richard loved rock hunting and ATV riding in the U.P. Michigan. Richard’s greatest joy in life was his beloved wife, Sharon, his beautiful children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. He filled our hearts with joy and love.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon; their children, Joseph (Lani) Gartman, Jennifer Gartman and Jessica (Scott) Shustha; granddaughters, Katie (Edison) Crux, Emily Gartman, Hailey Gartman, Amy (Matt) Anderson; grandsons, Gavin Gartman, David (Christal)Hemmingson and Jeff Hemmingson; very special great-grandsons, Matthew and Alex Crux and several more great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Irwin in Texas. Predeceased by grandparents, parents, Bessie Cota and Charles Gartman, brothers, Jimmy, Charles and David Gartman, sisters, Pricilla Foley and Gwen Kampa and beloved daughter, Tammy Glasgow.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, with visitation from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Visitation

Friday, May 17, 2019

11:30am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Service

Friday, May 17, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Burial

Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery

6202 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108

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