Gene Duane Hartman of Springfield MO passed away on September 7th, 2026 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan, parents Charles and Olive Hartman and brothers Charles and Vernon Hartman. He is survived by his two sons Randy Hartman (Kathy Hartman) and Mark Hartman (Louisa Hartman) and his sister Susan Mason. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Ted Hartman (Kayse Reker), Megan Hartman, Linda Hartman, Ben Hartman, and Molly Jennings (Tyler Jennings) as well as his four great grandchildren Robert Jennings, Kallum Hartman, Jackson Jennings, and Bellamy Hartman.

Gene was born in rural ND, went to college at NDSU in Fargo and received his BS degree in civil engineering. He married Joan Hartman on August 26th, 1957 and served in the US Air Force for 34 years achieving the rank of Colonel. He and Joanie lived throughout the US and Japan. During his life he piloted 38 different types of planes including his favorite the F-105 and flew over 7,000 hours. He served his country in South America, Vietnam and Korea as well as command posts in the United States for the Air Force and Air National Guard. He was an active leader in Civil Air Patrol (CAP) where he was a flight instructor and for over 20 years lead flight encampments for cadets. He served in the CAP national organization and state wings. He loved to fly, farm and help others. He spent the last few years of his life caring his for wife Joan and looking forward to being with her again after she passed. He will be missed by his family, friends and flight community.

Memorial service to be held at a future date. If you wish to honor Gene’s memory, donations can be made to the Civil Air Patrol Foundation (https://civilairpatrol.donorsupport.co/page/Hartman).

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.