BORN

1949

DIED

2010

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Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Gerald Zartman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2010.

Gerald L. Zartman, 60, of Garrett, formally of Ft Wayne, died April 1, 2010 in Payne, OH. He was born September 23, 1949 in Fort Wayne. He retired from BF Goodrich after 35 yrs and was US Army veteran. Surviving are his sons: Barry (Christina) Zartman, of Auburn; Anthony (Patricia) Zartman, of Ft Wayne; Barney (Joceyln) Zartman, of New Port Richey, FL; daughter, Anna (Robert) Mills, of Butler; sons, Gary (Beth) Zartman, of Garrett; Gabriel Zartman, of Garrett; daughter, Theresa Zartman, of Butler; son, Michael Zartman, of Ft Wayne; daughter, Maggie Zartman, of Ft Wayne; former wife, Marianne Zartman, of Ft Wayne; brother, Terry (Margie) Zartman, of Payne, OH; sisters, Debra (Stan) Pratt, of Scott, OH; Julie (Kevin) Hirschey, of Dallas, TX; mother, Jean Zartman, of Payne, OH and 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Dean W. Zartman. Traditional Requiem Mass 10:00am Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4643 Gaywood Ave. Visitation 2-5 & 7-9pm Tuesday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton, Winchester Rd. Chapel, 6424 Winchester Rd. with a rosary at 8:30pm. Burial in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne, OH. Preferred memorials to Masses. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com

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August 8, 2010

Barney Zartman

This is one great Man, who I am his biggest fan, With a heart full of payne, With him in Heaven Eternity I will gain.

August 8, 2010

barney zartman

this is one great man,who I am his biggest fan,with a heart filled with payne,but with him in Heaven eternity I will gain.

April 8, 2010

Brian Zartman

May the blackbird cry "let him in, let him in." Rest in peace uncle.

--reference the poem "Mary Magdellan at Michael's Gate"

April 7, 2010

Shelly Sanders

April 6, 2010

He will be missed

April 4, 2010

To the Zartman Family: Barney and Jocelyn and Children, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you for your great loss. Your dad was one of the most generous and unselfish persons known to this side of heaven. Marianne, Michael, and Maggie, I am so sorry and offer you up in my prayers. To all of the brothers (of Barney) and sister Theresa, my prayers are extended to you for your loss and sadness. To all family and friends, God called this loving and kind man home to be with Him in time for celebrating the Resurrection. What comfort you have knowing he is with his Lord awaiting each of you to join him. May the fond memories and peace in knowing that he loved his family so deeply live on in each of you. Blessings, Konstance Bruner-Brooks (Jocelyn's mother).

April 4, 2010

Our prayers are with all of you.- Perry & Kelly Heise and family

April 4, 2010

Cheri Berris

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 3, 2010

laura and jeff snapp

Tony, Patsy and the Zartman family, we are so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing a parent no matter how old we are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.

April 3, 2010

Donna (Riley) Crance

To the Zartman Family
No words, however kind, can erase the sadness in your hearts. Know that your.. son, brother, father.. lives on in your hearts and will love you forever. May your memories comfort you and help to bring you peace. I offer my thoughts and prayers to your family in loving sympathy.

April 3, 2010

RIP brother, Gary. from Deb & Stan and family

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