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1947 - 2009
 Ronnie Albert Hartzler, 61, of Greenville, MI, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2009 after a courageous year long battle with cancer. He was born July 1, 1947 in Salisbury, MD. He was the adopted son of Herbert and Mildred Stephens Hartzler. On October 7, 1972 Ron married Elizabeth Ann Booda. Elizabeth survives, along with three sons, Nathan, Aaron (Lesley) and Joel Hartzler of Michigan, his granddaughter, Avery Hartzler, his father and mother-in-law, Charles K. and Elizabeth Whetstone Booda of Lancaster, PA, his siblings, Larry R. Scott, Sr. (Bonnie) of Delmar, DE, Diane Kirkpatrick (Sam) and Linda Hayward (Larry), both of Salisbury, Paul Scott (Brenda) of Parsonsburg, MD, Roy Scott (Susan) of Seaford, DE, William Scott (Cristal) and Tracy Hill (Darren), both of Laurel, DE, Sharon Weaver (Pete) of New Jersey and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mildred Hartzler, his birth parents, Rufus L. and Reva Stephens Scott, and his brother, Van Albert Scott. Ron served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He earned his BA degree from Washington Bible College, Lanham, MD in 1974 and his MRE from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI in 1984. Ron had a love for the truth of the scriptures and a heart for foreign missions. He was an active member of Faith Baptist Church of Greenville. He worked in the field of orthotics for 25 years and was employed by Betterform Labs of Ferndale, MI. Funeral services to celebrate Ron's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 7 at Faith Baptist Church, 315 N. Greenville West Dr., Greenville, MI. Pastor Robert Winter will serve as officiant. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-9 PM at the Hurst Funeral Home, 1801 W. Washington St., Greenville and Thursday from 10-11 AM prior to the service at church. Memorial contributions can be made to Gideons International or Faith Baptist Church missions program. |
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Steve & Myrtis Wagner
Tuesday August 18, 2009 at
5:58 PM
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Hi Elizabeth. We learned of Ron's home-going today while talking with Linda (Wagner)Insley. Though your loved one is with the Lord, we know you and the family still miss him dearly. He was a good friend to me back in the old Calvary Baptist days. We pray the Lord will bless you and the family with a special measure of His grace and peace in the coming days. Take care!
Because of Jesus the Messiah,
Steve & Myrtis Wagner
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Ayslworth Family
Thursday May 7, 2009 at
9:15 AM
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Dear Hartzler Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
the Aylsworth Family
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Harvey Lefkowitz, DPM, PC
Wednesday May 6, 2009 at
2:26 PM
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Dear Hartzler Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. We have known Ron for many years through his work at betterform. He was one of the most heplful, kind person we've had the pleasure to work with. He will be greatly missed. We bet he is in heaven fitting all those angels with orthotics!
Sincerely,
Dr. Lefkowitz, Karen and Nancy
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Craig Nilsen
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at
8:57 PM
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Dear Hartzler Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Ron for 15 years. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ron was a really good friend and will be greatly missed.
Craig Nilsen
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TRACY & DARREN HILL & DREW
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at
4:53 PM
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Dear Elizabeth, our prayers are with you all but we are rejoicing in the fact that we know Ronnie is in Heaven in a perfect body and enjoying all the splendor and beauty of our Lord. I still remember when I met the two of you for the first time that happy and joyful was a perfect description of you both. We know you will miss him greatly and we pray God's healing grace on your hearts. With all our love and prayers, Darren, Tracy & Drew
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Hannah Carpenter
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at
2:10 PM
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Hartzler family, I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
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Randy K. Kaplan DPM
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at
11:04 AM
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I am saddended by the passing of Ron. I am a podiatrist in the Detroit area and have known him for as long as I can remember. He attended almost all of our association conferences. He was always at the Great Lakes Conference, which I chair. In fact, we indeed missed him at our conference which was just held. I know he is in a better place...My condolences to the family. Ron was always nice, respectful and kind. I will miss him as will our profession.
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Shawna & Jim Shapero
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at
10:02 AM
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I will hold dear my wonderful memories of Ron and feel privileged to have had the opportunity to spend time with him over the years. Ron was such a very fine individual; I will miss him and I know that his many friends in the podiatry world will miss him as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth and sons, his treasured family.
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Rebecca Haseman (Daughter of Larry & Linda)
Tuesday May 5, 2009 at
5:53 AM
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The moments I was blessed to be in Uncle Ronnie's presence seemed to be full of a great energy, comfort and life that he brought with him. My true sincerities go out to his remaining family, friends & loved ones who were also touched by his presence!
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Larry & Bonnie Scott
Monday May 4, 2009 at
6:48 PM
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Ronnie was such a special brother to Larry. I know he is in a much better place and is not suffering now. We will suffer because he was such a great part of this family. We love you all dearly.
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Larry & Linda Hayward
Monday May 4, 2009 at
5:57 PM
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He was loved by so many and will be missed but he is with the Lord and will suffer no more.
I pray God will give you strength and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Love,
Larry & Linda
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Diane Kirkpatrick&Family (sister)
Monday May 4, 2009 at
5:37 PM
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Elizabeth & family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family and friends.
He will be missed.Love Diane
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Trisha Haist
Monday May 4, 2009 at
2:26 PM
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I'm am so saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are thinking of all of you.
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Norma Sower
Monday May 4, 2009 at
1:59 PM
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Dear Elizabeth, Aaron, Leslie, Nathan and Joel: I was saddened to hear of Ron's passing and yet for him it has been a long struggle and now I'm sure a welcome rest. Augustine said " Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe." How wonderful to know that Ron is now receiving the reward for his faith. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Norma Sower
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David & Val Epstein
Monday May 4, 2009 at
10:43 AM
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A beautiful obituary for a beautiful man. Our love and prayers are with you. We all loved Ron very much. The world has lost a great soul, but heaven has gained one.
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Dawn & Tracy Allen
Monday May 4, 2009 at
10:23 AM
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Aunt Elizabeth & family,
Tracy & I just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. May Gods love give you comfort.
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