Susan L. Hartman

October 31, 1944 - March 11, 2021

Susan L. Hartman, 76 of Bluffton, passed away on Thursday morning, March 11, 2021. Just as the way the wilted blooms fall, she flew away to heaven and left us with beautiful memories. Our matriarch gained her wings in heaven on March 11, 2021. She was surrounded by her loved ones while she peacefully passed away. Susan was born on October 31, 1944 to Paul and Catherine (Becher) Longsworth in Miami, Arizona. She was the 2nd born of eight children. She spent her youth growing up on the farm and helped take care of her younger siblings. Susan graduated from Adams Central in 1962. She spent the years raising her children and tending to her flowers that surrounded her corner home on West Washington Street. She collected the most beautiful angel's, she never missed a birthday and always made sure to make an extra batch of her famous potatoes. Susan loved spending time with her family and was always there to cheer on her grandkids no matter the sport. She is missed dearly by her children, Brad Hartman, Darin (Kami) Hartman, Tami (Dave) Williams, Todd (Anjie) Hartman and Jeremy (Robin) Hartman. Her 22 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Her siblings, Joseph (Pam) Longsworth, Gloria (Ed) Daniels and Linda Williams, all of Decatur. Rita Chrispin of Washington, Nancy (Howard) Neuenschwander of Berne and Dwight (Jayne) Longsworth of Ohio. She was met in heaven with open arms by her son Jeffrey Lynn Hartman, her brother Dennis Longsworth and her parents Paul and Catherine Longsworth. A service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Barry Crosbie officiating. Entombment will follow at the Northridge Community Mausoleum at Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made in Susan’s memory to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation. The safety of the family and all visitors is our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for the service. During the current guidelines, we are only allowed a limited number of people in the building at a time. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomarich.com.