Kathleen “Kay” Hartmann
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On November 19, 2020 @ 3:24 pm In 2020,Obituaries | 32 Comments
Kathleen (Kay) Hartmann, age 81, of Jordan, MN, died peacefully in the presence of her family on November 19, 2020. Her influence as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sibling and friend will be cherished. Nothing lit up Kay’s life more than when her children and grandchildren were around. They truly were her heartbeat and her legacy will live on through them.
Kay was born November 13, 1939, in St. Paul, MN, to Leonard and Evelyn (Ryan) Seifert. She was raised on the family farm with four brothers and three sisters in Helena, Township. At 15, Kay, attended a dance at Mertz Hall, in Jordan, and always maintained she “fell in love at first sight” with Gilbert (Gil) Hartmann. Kay and Gil, both literally and figuratively danced their way through life. It was common for them to dance three days a week in the early years. While Gil was in the Navy, Kay wrote to him every single day. They were married on July 1, 1958, at Saint John the Baptist Church in Jordan, MN. Gil and Kay had five daughters and one son.
Kay’s interests were all nurturing and caring by nature. Those who knew her best saw her as the life of the party who was always good for a practical joke. Kay and Gil loved to entertain friends and family. She was a professional at hostessing parties. She loved her friends and her friendships were many and long lasting. Those who called Kay “friend” ranged in all ages as she had a young and timeless soul and playful personality. Her most recent friend group was endearingly called “The Beetles” and she was “Mama Beetle”. She would go to the moon and back for them.
Kay was actively engaged in the community. She lived life out-loud. Kay was a Community Theater member in her early years and had a flair for drama. She was an avid singer at her church and amongst her family. Kay belonged to the Be-frienders Group, the Women’s Card Club, the Charter Lioness Club, New Prague Queen of Peace Auxiliary, and the JCCW (Jordan Council of Catholic Women). Kay was a left fielder for the Red Owl softball team and played until she was 40 years old. She was known as “the vacuum” because it was rare she would miss a catch.
Kay had an entrepreneurial spirit. She held an annual garage sale which people attended in droves. At her local church festival, she started the Coffee and Donut booth with her friend, Jan. She also used her creative talent and started a Jewelry Booth at that church festival that continues to this day.
Kay and Gil loved spending hours and hours at French Lake. She had a very green thumb, everything she touched flourished. She loved working outside with her flowers and burning brush at their lake home. Before they purchased the cabin, they spent a few winters in Florida, took vacations to Oregon to see family, and often took cruises with friends. One of her most cherished trips was to Jerusalem.
Kay’s love language was Acts of Service. Her family is most proud of her over 40 years in the medical profession. She worked at Queen of Peace Hospital, Jordan Medical Clinic, and New Prague Medical Clinic where her caring and compassionate nature shined. She gave and gave and gave to her family, friends, and community. She gave back to her church by cleaning the home of many priests. If a friend was sick, Kay was there with a plate of cookies or a hot dish. Words that come to mind to describe Kay are empathetic, genuine, thoughtful, smart, creative, giving, faithful and fun.
Kay will be greatly missed by her husband, Gil, five daughters, Laurie Hartmann (Kevin) Green, Renee (Robert) Wagner, Patty (Kent) Mollberg, Mary (Jeff) Ouellette, Jodi Budin and special friend Paul. Grandchildren, Tim, Tynan, Johnny, Clayton (Alissa), Christine (Ryan), Katie (Kris) Joe (Kayli), Mariah (Klay), Maddie (Blake), Taylor (Devon), Maddie O., Josh, and Luke. Four great-grandchildren, Lilly, Cortland, Ione, and Withrow.
She will be greeted with open arms by her only son, Timothy John; brother, Jim Seifert; parents, Leonard and Evelyn; parents in-law, Joseph and Susan Hartmann; and brother in-law, James Hartman. When she enters heaven many more friends and loved ones better be ready to dance!
A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date.
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Gil and family,
Sorry to hear about Kay. She was in my parents wedding. She was such a great cousin to my mom. ❤️From the phone calls to the visits to playing cards. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ☘️
Gil and family,
So sad to hear about Kay’s passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. In my memory Kay will always be my fun loving cousin. I will miss her.
Monica Pomije Kokes
Gil and family,
my condolences in you loss. I am sure she will be greatly missed
Gil and family;
Condolences from my family to you and yours. Many great memories.
Gil and family…..so sorry to hear about Kay. You all take care of yourselves in this difficult time!!!
Giblert – so sorry to hear about Kay’s passing. Lots of fun in past years. Take care
Gil and the beautiful Hartmann girls,
What a beautiful woman! Your obituary captured Kay’s wonderful spirit perfectly. Blessed be Kay’s memory.
Sending love and prayers. ❤️
Barb + Brian
Wow – she was so busy – active !! It’s no wonder I see all those beautiful qualities in her daughter Mary – sending love and prayers to the entire family !! God bless you all as you carry on her legacy – love April Barton and Raquelle Schommer
My sympathies to all of you! I have fond memories of bonfires at French Lake! God has a Beautiful Angel in his hands and she will always live on in your hearts!
Hugs and prayers for comfort and strength!
So sorry to hear about your mom you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences for your family. May God help you in your grief by recalling warm, vivid memories of your loved one!
Kay was as Kind, as Fun, as Loving, as Caring, as any person I ever knew. She has left a very large legacy. There is a party in Heaven today.
Gil and family,
Sorry to hear about Kay’s passing, she was one special cousin always friendly, fun to be around.
Always included everyone, I will miss her,
Rest In Peace, Kay
Kay was the “light of life” in Jordan the breath of fresh air! Kay supported all of the local businesses in Jordan and was in the know of what was going in in every generation!! I remember her coming into Red Owl when I worked there as a cashier, supporting my mom’s Dahm Drug, ordering at Clancy’s and so on.. She had the spirit and I know she spread it to her precious children.. I hear her laugh and see her style.. Rest in Piece Beautiful Soul .. We send you beautiful wishes and your family beautiful prayers.
Gil and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Kay. She was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gil and ladies, it’s sad to hear about your wife and mother, she was an amazing woman, Being neighbors for all those years I really got to see how she cared about everything she did and everyone she had contact with. I will keep you all in my prayers .
Gil and family,
So sorry to hear about Kay. Sending prayers and hugs.
Gil and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
We know our words cant take away your sense of loss,
but we’re hoping you and your family can find some
comfort in knowing the memories you shared are forever.
Sending prayers for you and your family.
I met Kay at the New Prague Medical Clinic. She was always upbeat, fun and light hearted when I and my kids. I always breathed a little easier and usually laughed and smiled after Kay checked us in no matter what illness or situation brought us to the doctor. I would see Kay and Gil at different events in the area. She was always a whirlwind of fun, surrounded by many family and friends. I always thought. I want to live my life like Kay and be like her when I’m a grandma full of like and spirit. My thoughts go out to all the Hartmann’s and especially to my friend Johnny. I k ow how much your grandma was a part of your life and how much she meant to you. You had the greatest fan and role model in life. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I k ow her spirit lives on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I know she touched my life. Thank you Kay for sharing yourself with us and being so kind and helping your fellow man through your career and life. RiP.
Gil & family, my heart aches for the loss of Kay. She was the anchor not only to her family but too many other people that she touch their lives.. May God give you peace and comfort to you all . Hugs.
Kathy Roach Bennett
My condolences to the family. So very sorry for your loss. I will always remember her. whenever I saw her she would ask about my mother Ann Deutsch because she was a nurse at the time at the Jordan Clinic. One day she ask how mom was and I had to tell her that mom passed away the day before. She gave me a big hug and even shared a few tears. So that showed her dedication to her patients and profession.
Gil & Family so sorry for your loss, Sending prayers for you & your family. She will be missed by all.
Sorry for your loss.
So thankful to have Kay as a first cousin. I have many special memories of her. My parents also
had so much fun playing cards with her and Gil. She had a kind heart and will be missed. My prayers
are with Gil and all their family.
Gil and family, Growing up down the block, and knowing Kay all my life, she was always so positive, fun, and willing to help others. She will be missed by so many. Blessings to your family. She lives on through all of you. Sheila (Wolf) Mitchell.
Renee,
I was sad to hear that your mom past away but she sounds like she lived a full life and touched the hearts of many. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
Take care and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Scott Helling-Christy
So sorry to hear of Kay’s passing, she was a very special nurse and a sweet lady. She will be missed by many!!
Love
Jack & Brenda Herman
Sorry to hear of Kay passing she would always take time to talk to you a good friend take care Gil
So sorry to hear about Kay. She was such a sweet lady and my heart goes out to all of you!
Dear Gil and all your lovely, loving family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Kay was a very wonderful woman who gave a lot to family, friends, work place and community. Her last years were fraught with problems but she will always be remembered by us as the lively, humorous, gracious, generous community member and God loving person. We know that you all will miss her. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. In great sympathy, Al and Mary Ellen Schroeder
To Kays family…We were so sad to hear of Kay’s passing. Our 4 kids always considered her their favorite sweet nurse. She was always so welcoming and kind.
Sounds like she was a pretty fun Mom and Grandma too!
God bless you all,Kent and JoAnn Wolf
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Laurie and family
my deepest sympathy to all the Hartmann girls and family, was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
what a great legacy she leaves behind in her children and grandchildren who will carry on her
spirit of living life to the fullest. Prayers and hugs to you all