Victor Randall “Randy” Hartman, 81, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed at 9:54 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at the Stillwater Hospice Home of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Randy was born on April 27, 1945, in Akron, Indiana, to the late Calvin Keller and R. June (Ault) Hartman. He graduated from Akron High School in 1963 and served his country in the United States Army National Guard. In 1966, he received his diploma from the United States Army Quartermaster School at Fort Lee, Virginia. Continuing his education, Randy earned a degree in Engineering from Purdue University.
Following college, Randy began his career as an apprentice with R.R. Donnelley & Sons, where he earned his journeyman's card and built a successful career spanning over forty years before his retirement.
As a young man, Randy had a passion for baseball and especially enjoyed traveling to watch the Chicago Cubs play. He was an avid photographer who spent many years collecting cameras and capturing countless images of people, places, and even weddings. Randy enjoyed gathering with friends at Burger King in Warsaw, where he was a familiar face and regularly socialized with friends. He also drove Volkswagen vehicles for many years, until he switched to Toyota in recent years.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews Jeffrey and wife Julie Burns of Macy, Brian and wife Michelle Burns of Macy, Joyce and husband Gary Mosier of Silver Lake, and Beth and husband Ty Saunders of Van Buren; 8 great nieces and nephews; 14 great great nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents and sister and brother-in-law M. Christine and Dean Burns.
A private graveside service will take place in the Athens Cemetery, Athens, Indiana with military honors conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana.
