Bill graduated from El Monte High School, Class of 1959. Following graduation, he married his sweetheart, Donna Sue (Cogburn) Hartman. He served with the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Hamilton, New York and overseas in Germany.
After his service, Bill and Donna settled in Covina, California. They celebrated 61 years of marriage on September 5, 2025.
Bill was a loyal member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He also had a 30-year career in the dairy Industry with retirement in 2004.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife- Donna Sue, a foster son, Robert Blackman, and two of his brothers, Robert Hartman and Richard Hartman.
Surviving are his brother Jack Joseph Hartman, Jr. and his wife Jenny of Downey, his sons, Jason (Rileen) Hartman of Pleasant Grove, Kyle (Taryn) Hartman of Upland, and daughter, Robyn (Thomas) Hanks of Jurupa Valley; four foster children, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A service of remembrance will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1271 W. Badillo Street, Covina, CA 91722. Interment will be at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier.
