Hartjes, David Joseph: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1940 - 2003 (63 years)

Generation: 1

Hartjes, David Joseph was born 6 Apr 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 9 Apr 2003, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 9 Apr 2003, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA.

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Education - High School: 1958, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary: 11 Apr 2003; Appleton Post Crescent

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Appleton Births
daughter to Mr and mrs david hartjes
Kaukauna Times | Date: 06/02/1971 | Page: 6 | Type: Birth

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1958

Obituary:
Hartjes, David Joseph, Litt le ChuteAge 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at home after a short b ut courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 6, 1940. On Apr il 21 he was baptized at Holy Cross Church where he remained a member. Aft er graduation from Kaukauna High School he served in the U.S. Navy from 19 58 to 1960. He lived and worked in Kaukauna for most of his years. He w as a professional electrician by trade. In 1963 he became Vice-Preside nt of Hartjes Electric Co. where he worked for 17 years. After Hartjes Ele ctric closed, David worked as manager of True Value Hardware in Kaukauna f or almost 13 years. He was then employed by Holy Cross School and Chur ch as maintenance supervisor for 7 years. On July 20, 1996 he married Bert ie Swanson. After 3 years in Kaukauna they moved to Palo, Iowa, a half-w ay point between children. Dave took a position with St. Luke’s Living Cen ter West as head of maintenance. In January 2003 they moved back to the ar ea, choosing to make their home in Little Chute. Until his death David w as employed by the Franciscan Ministries, Inc. at Villa St. Clair in Neena h.David enjoyed working with his hands; many of his talents as a woodwork er were sold through the shop he and his wife Bertie operated briefly in P alo. David enjoyed remodeling homes, his own as well as those of family a nd friends. He also enjoyed the outdoors as could be seen in the many beau tiful vegetable and flower gardens he maintained. David did so much f or so many people. He is survived by his wife Bertie (Swanson) Hartje s, 6 children and 10 grandchildren: David Hartjes (Lisa) and children Dav id III, Danielle and Graysin, Kaukauna; Michael Hartjes (Carrie) and child ren Brendon and Rebeccalyn, Kaukauna; Dawn Hartjes of Menasha; Sheila McGr aw and children Ashley and Nicholas of Moscow Mills, Missouri; Michelle Hi pes (Rick) and children Amanda, Sami Jo and Rachel of St. Charles, Missour i; Sue Stanton (Mike) and baby S of Center Point, Iowa. David is further s urvived by 1 brother: Jack Hartjes (Marlene) of St. Cloud, Minnesota; 5 si sters: Marilyn Coonen; his twin sister Donna Hoffman, both of Kaukauna; Ka thryn Ann Weyenberg (Roy) of Appleton; Joan Lindahl (Eric) of Camano Islan d, Washington; and Janet Ray (Chris) of Greensboro, North Carolina. Dav id was preceded in death by his parents Rose Marie and David Hartjes, Sr.Funeral services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoye r, Kaukauna, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2003 with Fr. Jack Mulla rkey officiating. Interment at the Holy Cross Cemetery will immediately fo llow the liturgy. Friends may call at the Boettcher Funeral Home from 5: 00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11th. The evening will conclude w ith prayer by the immediate family. There will be no visitation at the chu rch before the mass.David’s wish was to have any memorials be directed to the Buildings and Gr ounds Committee at Holy Cross Church, Kaukauna.The family would like to thank Dr. Karen Beutler and Dr. Pat Barrett and t heir staff of Affinity Health System, as well as Hospice of Affinity nur se Peggy for all their care and support during Dave’s illness.

David married Grebe, Karen (daughter of Grebe, Elmer E. and Zelten, Charlotte M.) [Group Sheet]

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