Hartman, Robert George, "Bob", baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born in St. Louis, a son of Joseph A. and Elda B. (nee Rode) Hartman. He is the beloved husband for 39 years of Beatrice L. "Betty" (nee Michaud) Hartman; dear father of the late Joseph Hartman, Michael Hartman, and Matthew Hartman; grandfather of three; and brother of Judy (late Ed) Behr. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 25 years, Suzanne (nee Bates) Hartman, and a sister. Additional survivors are sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members. His life was centered around faith, family, and friends.

Bob served in the U. S. Navy for six years, and was electronics, electrical, and radio technician for McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing for 38 years and worked on most of their planes. He was sent to Cape Canaveral to help with the wiring on the Mercury and Gemini Spaceships. He spent many years as a Boy Scout Leader (Cardinal Dolan was under his leadership and chaplain of their troop). Very active in church, he was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, member of the Men's Club, and served as a Eucharistic Minister, and in hospitality.  Bob was always ready to help wherever and whenever he could and wanted everyone to be happy.

Services:  Funeral Mass at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 15642 Clayton Road, Ellisville, Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with the family receiving friends from 9:30 am until mass. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund , American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association .

As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com