Jack Hartle

Jack Hartle, 89, passed away on October 16, 2014. Funeral services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Jack was born on May 10, 1925 to Orra and Gladys (Koch) Hartle in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from East Des Moines High School with the Class of 1942. He served in WWII as a navigator on a B-24 Liberator with the 449th Bomb Group based in Italy. He enjoyed many reunions with the 449th Bomb Group through the years. After the war, he attended the University of Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. He married Jo Ann Evans on March 12, 1950 and they raised two daughters, Sherri (Mark) Jensen and Jil (Steve) Hetzel. They enjoyed many family vacations over the years through most of the United States.

He started work in purchasing at Western Tool and Stamping in 1952. He saw many company and name changes over 36 years and retired as Secretary and Vice President of Materials of Western International, Inc. He enjoyed golf, skiing, gardening, travelling and spending time with his family. He was a member of Sertoma, The Des Moines Pioneer Club and Westminster Presbyterian Church. A gentleman, he will be remembered for his wisdom, internal strength and quiet counsel.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, daughters, brother Frank (Maxine) Hartle and sister Joanne (Bill) King, four grandchildren, Amanda (Aaron) Rasmussen, Nick (Linda Crisman) Hetzel, Kristin Hurt and Nicole (Matt) Kunze and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. and Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation. Burial will be at later date.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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