Harold Frank Hartmann of Hondo went to his heavenly home on December 18, 2013 at the age of 86. He was born February 19, 1927, at New Fountain, the third son of Fritz and Leota Lindeburg Hartman. Harold was baptized May 22, 1927, and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Quihi on September 14, 1941. He graduated from Hondo High School in 1945 and immediately joined the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge from the army, Harold attended business college and became a proficient bookkeeper. The majority of his career was spent as a civil servant at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, from where he retired in 1992. Harold was united in marriage with Mary Ann Boehle on November 10, 1956, and they enjoyed 57 years together in the home they built in 1957. They were blessed with two children, Diane and David. Faith and family were the greatest priorities in Harold's life. Though he came from humble beginnings, he was an outstanding provider for his family, both materially and with his time. Harold was a loyal member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for over 40 years. He served as Church Treasurer for 4 years, as well as on the church council and various other committees. He was known to all as a Bible scholar and was often sought out for his knowledge of the Scriptures. He read the entire Bible cover to cover over 30 times, and the New Testament over 60 times. Gardening was a favorite pastime for Harold. He raised a year's supply of vegetables for the family each year and was very proud of the produce from his fruit trees and vines. He also loved travelling. When Diane and David were young, the family took a two week vacation by car every summer, covering a majority of the United States. After his retirement, he and Mary Ann travelled extensively. They visited 49 of the 50 states and over 30 foreign countries. Harold's favorite trip, not surprisingly, was to the Holy Land. Harold was blessed with four beautiful grandchildren who were the lights of his life. He was the perfect Grandpa, always getting down on the floor to play with them or letting the children sit in his lap and work at his desk with him. He could hardly wait for their next visits to play Spades or to take a drive in the country to visit the family's various properties. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Elmer G. Hartman and Elton Jay Hartmann; his sister, Crystal Rose Hartmann Walch; and his son-in-law, Jim Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Boehle Hartmann; daughter, Diane Elaine Hartmann Cooper; son, David Lynn Hartmann and wife Laura Dietrich Hartmann; and grandchildren Brian James Cooper, Kristin Amanda Cooper, Amanda Corinne Hartmann, and Matthew Jordan Hartmann. He is also survived by his sister, Lucille Hartmann Moss of Hondo; his brother, Alvin Hartman and wife Flicky of Germantown, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Harold's Life was held on December 21, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hondo, with interment following in Oakwood Cemetery . For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 58, Hondo, TX 78861 or to the charity of one's choice.