Ernest "Ernie" Hartmann

Ernest Hartmann, loved and known as "Ernie", 81, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born September 20, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey to Frederick Ernest and Emma (Lange) Hartmann. Ernie attended Utah State University from 1948-1952 from which he received his Bachelor\u0027s Degree; later he attended the University of Utah from 1968-1972 where he obtained his Doctorate\u0027s Degree. Ernie taught Parks and Recreation for over 20 years at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. He was also a WWII Veteran; having served his country with the United States Navy. Ernie was always very active with the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He also enjoyed bird watching and had the opportunity for world travel. Ernie leaves behind his wife, Beth Hartmann of Cottonwood; his son, Alan Hartman with his wife, Mary Jo of Salt Lake City, Utah; his daughter, Pam Lovejoy with her husband, Kim of Waudesha, Wisconsin; his sister, Lore Ullrich of Union, New Jersey; and his grandson, Zeke Hartmann of Salt Lake City, Utah. A Memorial will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1377 Hombre Drive in Cottonwood on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 3:00pm. Following the Memorial, a Reception will be held at Westcott Funeral Home, 1013 E. Mingus Avenue in Cottonwood at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Verde Valley Humane Society, c/o V.V.H.S. Building Fund, P.O. Box 1429, Cottonwood, AZ 86326; or to the Boy Scouts of America, c/o Grand Canyon Council, 2969 North Greenfield Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85016-7715 An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com