LeRoy H. Hartman, 95, of Boyertown, passed away Saturday July 25, 2020.
Born August 12, 1924 in Morysville, he was the son of the late Russell E. and Mamie Deysher Hartman.
LeRoy had a passion for baseball, playing for the Bechtelsville Giants and eventually being recruited to a Philadelphia Phillies farm league as a young man. He then served in the US Army during WWII in the Philippines, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Upon returning home he was employed as a press operator at Boyertown Burial Casket Company where he worked until his retirement. Known as “Grandpop” to his family, he loved watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports and any other activities in which they were involved. LeRoy was always happy sitting on his front porch and enjoyed when his family spent time with him.
Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Rothenberger, wife of Eugene, Debra Ernst, wife of Edward, and Vicky Youse, wife of Rick; two sons Jeffrey Hartman, husband of Olivia and Mike Hartman, husband of Nicole; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one sister Ruth Haas.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be dedicated in LeRoy’s name to the American Veterans Center. Please visit https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/donation-form/ to make your donation. At the bottom of the form, indicate a “Donation Dedication” to LeRoy H. Hartman.
LeRoy H. Hartman, 95
To the entire Hartman family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad had a great life and he will sorely missed. Take care and God bless you all.
Shirley Reifsnyder and Scott & Chris Moyer
LeRoy was a great neighbor. We will miss sharing a beer with him on his porch. Until we meet again, LeRoy … cheers🍺
Don & Bonnie Ritter
LEROY WAS MY BROTHER , ALTHOUGH WE DIDN’T GET TOGETHER VERY MUCH WE STILL LOVED EACH OTHER. WHEN EVER I WENT TO SEE HIM I ALWAYS TOOK ABIE CAKE OR CHOW=CHOW HE LOVED BOTH OF THEM. HE LOVED BASEBALL SO I GOT TO LOVE IT TOO.. LOVE YOU LEROY
We will miss the hours spent on his porch just talking about everyday life. LeRoy always would greet you with a smile & the command of “Sit down, stay awhile”. We had many conversations about the “Gypsy’s”. I will miss the big wave on my way to work! Until we meet again.
Steve & Carin Stauffer
To the Hartman Family. Uncle Leroy loved his family and he knew them all by name and even knew ages. He loved the kids and enjoyed spending time with them. He always had a smile on his face and loved when people visited. There are many memories of Sunday visits with the Hartman family in Bechtelsville.and going to ball games. I am sure he will be greatly missed by this family. My family will never forget Leroy’s calls early Christmas Morning to wish us a Merry Christmas. The boys always asked even after they left home “ Did Leroy call already?” RIP Leroy snd we will cheer the Phillies on for you!
The Hackman’s
Leroy meant the world to his family and his family meant the world to him. (signed Sandy Rader Moser)
We miss you Uncle LeRoy. We always enjoyed visiting with you and sharing seasons greetings at Christmas time on the phone. Marilyn really enjoyed swapping Pa. Dutch stories with dear LeRoy. May you rest in peace. Marilyn and Dave