Obituary for Walter J. "Wally" Hartmann

Walter J. Hartmann, age 97, passed away peacefully December 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by wife Ellen; parents Jacob and Nellie; sisters Agnes and Esther; and brothers George and James.

He is survived by children Albert Hartmann (wife Janalynn), Adam Hartmann (wife Stephanie), Mary Champion, and Mark Hartmann (wife Karla). He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Sandy Adams (husband John), Thomas Champion, Nicholas Champion (wife Karly), Lara Champion, Brian Hartmann (fiancé Christina), Kelly Cooney (husband Brian), and Kristen Hartmann; and three great grandchildren, Hunter Hartmann, Connor Cooney, and Hudson Cooney.

Walter served as a U.S. Navy pilot in World War II and continued in the reserves until the 1960s. He received a teaching degree from St. Cloud State University and taught math in the Minneapolis School District until his retirement in the early 1980s.

An avid fisherman and gardener, “Wally” was known for his storytelling and sense of humor. He loved to travel visiting Hawaii, Europe and the Arctic.

Services will be Friday 11 a.m. at Brooklyn United Methodist Church 7200 Brooklyn Blvd in Brooklyn Center. Visitation Thursday 4-7 p.m. at Evans Nordby Funeral Home, 34 Second St. N.E. in Osseo, and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment to follow Monday, 1 p.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors.