Alan "Al" Yates Hartman

Alan “Al” Yates Hartman, 82, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Alan was born on May 19, 1940, to William and Edna Hartman in Milwaukee, WI. He was first married to Ayvis Libke and had two children, William “Bill” and Kim. Al later married Ethel Marie Rumppe in 1973. Together, their two families had five children, Diane (Jerome) Weibel, Laura (Keith) Greenwood, Brenda (Sam) Hunt, Bill (Dee) Hartman, and Kim Hartman.

They farmed in Cashton, WI until 1977, and then moved to Wyoming where he was employed at the coal mines for 20 years. Later on in years, they moved back to Wisconsin. In 2017, Al lost his beloved wife, Marie Hartman. After her loss, he moved to Nevada for a few years and then onto Great Falls, where he passed away.

He loved camping with his families, side by side riding, and eating great food.

Al is survived by his five children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; parents; and brother, John.

He requested to be cremated and buried alongside Marie at the Home Cemetery in Ontario, WI.