Hartline, Frank (1912-2006)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2006 Apr 3 p. 11

Birth date: 1912 Dec 30

text of obituary:

FRANK HARTLINE

Frank Hartline, 93, of Wooster, Ohio, died Feb. 23, 2006, at Wooster Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 30, 1912, to Edwin Stanley and Jennie (Reese) Hartline in Crandon, Wis.

They lived in a log cabin built by his father on homesteaded property in the northern woods of Wisconsin. His family lived a pioneer lifestyle, which included farming and logging. The family also had a maple syrup business. He lived on the family farm for 38 years working as a farmer and logger.

He moved to Wayne County in 1950 and met the love of his life, Alice I. Bond, in April 1953. They were married Oct. 11, 1953, in Wooster and shared their lives together for 50 years before she died on Sept. 26, 2003.

They lived on a farm south of Wooster, where they made many land improvements including the planting of 500 white pine and 250 poplar trees. He also helped with the design and construction details of their house in Wooster after moving off the farm. He worked for the Frito Lay Co. in Wooster as a corn storage operator for 22 years before retiring in 1976.

He was a beloved father and uncle who enjoyed telling stories, which included his early adventures in Wisconsin. He enjoyed reading and was an avid gardener. Along with other woodworking projects, he enjoyed carving. He was a member of Wooster Mennonite Church for 52 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Hartline of Columbus; and a son, Myron Hartline of Phoenix, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; and a sister, Nora Garber.

Services were held at Wooster Mennonite Church.