Steven D. Hartwell

Steven D. Hartwell, age 68 of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away March 6, 2014 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born May 16, 1945 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to Bruce and Ruth (Vorpagel) Hartwell. Steven married Jane Schmerling on February 13, 1965 at Elkhorn, Wisconsin. He was a carpenter for 35 years until he retired in June 2005 and then moved to Cherokee Village in August 2005. Steven was past president of Wisconsin Carpenters Locals 836 & 314. He was also president of the Spring River Car Club, member of the Highland Elks, and chairman of the Highland Elks Hoop Shoot. He was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, and one sister. Survivors include his wife Jane Hartwell of the home; two sons, Scott Hartwell of Portage, Wisconsin and William Hartwell and wife Susan of Delavan, Wisconsin; one brother, Lawrence Hartwell of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Ashley, Erika, Megan, and Morgan Hartwell; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Tri-County Funeral Home Chapel located in Highland, Arkansas. All arrangements are by Tri-County Funeral Home Chapel of Highland, Arkansas. www.tricountyfuneralhome.com