Clarence O. “Pete” Hartley, 83 of Logan passed peacefully to the Lord and Savior on October 31, 2020 in his home.
Pete was born on December 18, 1937 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Clarence (Dude) and Anna (Bunthoff) Hartley. He was married, for 60 years, to Janice (Lindsey) Hartley, who survives.
He proudly raised 3 children, Robert (Trina) Hartley, James (Patricia) Hartley and Gwen (Wesley) Harmon. In addition, he doted over 7 grandchildren, (Bradley, Jillian, Heather, Desirae, Tome, Jesse and Kylen) and 6 great grandchildren (Austin, Kole, Darrin, Isla, Oakleigh and Ezra).
Pete was a 1955 graduate of Nelsonville High School; was formerly employed at Hocking Metropolitan Housing and Carborundum Grinding Wheel; and was the owner of Hartley Plumbing, which served the residents of Logan for 18 years.
He was member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church; Nelsonville Elks #5043; and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2168. Previously on the Board of Hocking Valley Industries, and the Board of Appeals for City of Logan.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Stump and MaryAnn Rittgers; brother John Hartley; sisters-in-law, Vera Lindsey, Catherine Shannon, and Esther Durst; and brother-in-law, Leroy Lindsey.
He is survived, additionally, by his sister Jane (Mike) Shea; brother Gary Cagg; sister-in-law Sue Hartley; brother-in-law Robert Rittgers; numerous nieces and nephews; and friend and #1 sidekick, Murl Davis.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Lisa Klingler and Sue Woods for their attentive care in his final days, and to Kristy Vargo for providing companionship, support and assistance in his final months. It is greatly appreciated.
Heinlein Brown Funeral Home held visitation on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Elks Memorial Service was held on Wednesday at 5:45pm at the funeral home.
Graveside services were held at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Pleasant Valley Rd, Logan, Ohio on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 1:00 pm, with procession and final viewing starting at the funeral home at noon.
Masks are required in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations be made to: Artista Rock School, 150 N. Market St, Logan, OH 43138. Give a child the gift of music and performing arts and you give a gift of experience that lasts a lifetime. Artista Rock School is an outlet for creative exploration in music and performance for local youth, ages 8-18. ARS has an established foundation account for non-profit/501(c3) designation/tax deductible contributions. www.facebook.com/Artistarockschool or St Matthew Lutheran Church, Logan, Ohio or any pet rescue/shelter organization of choice.