Orville R. Hartman

ORVILLE R. HARTMAN, 87, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 am, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence.

He was born to the late Ervin and Hilda (nee Haberman) Hartman on May 9, 1938 in Bremen, Illinois.

Orville married Betty Walker on May 9, 1964 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester; she survives.

He retired from Chester Mental Health Center and worked at Singer for many years prior.

Orville was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, hunting, bowling and dancing. Orville also enjoyed gardening and watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball.

He was a United States Army Veteran.

Survivors:

   Wife: 

        Betty Hartman Chester, IL

   2 Children: 

        Nancy (Don) Straight Chester, IL

        Brenda Rowland Murphysboro, IL

   1 Sister: 

        Darlene Asbury Steeleville, IL

   4 Grandchildren: 

        Lindsay Rowland, Brandon (Brandi) Straight, Brooke Straight and Amanda Rowland

   2 Great Grandchildren: 

        Brayden and Bryant Straight

   1 Sister-in-law: 

        Mary (Lee) Smith Mt. Vernon, IL 

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Son-in-law – Bruce Rowland and 1 Brother-in-law – Bob Asbury

Funeral Service: 

   11:00 am, Saturday, September 27, 2025

   St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment: 

   Evergreen Cemetery

   Chester, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Friday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

   Saturday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

   St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   St. John Lutheran Church

   St. John Lutheran School