Francis James Hartke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francis James Hartke (Nassau Bay, Texas), born in Teutopolis, Illinois, who passed away on May 2, 2021 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis James Hartke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alphonse Hartke and Sophia Hartke (Hank); and his siblings, Elvira Verdeyen (Hartke), Mary Lou Vahling (Hartke) and Gerald Hartke (Jerry).
He is survived by: his wife Joan Hartke (Bierman); his daughter Toni Ann (Micah Stanford); his grandchildren, Ashley, Sara and Karen; his daughter Lynn Marie (Arron Tackett); his granddaughters, Abigail and Elaine; his daughter Beverly Sue (Gregory Bosley); his grandchildren, Zachary, Aubrey and Melanie; and his siblings, Margie Apke, Sally Wakefield, Pat Poston, Chuck Hartke, Phil Hartke and Mike Hartke.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of his favorite charities, Wounded Warrior Project or Shriners Hospitals for Children or to the charity chosen by his daughters, Lung Cancer Research Foundation.
