Donald D. Hartman, age 83, of Appleton, formerly of Winchester, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at his home. He was born June 8, 1938, in Iowa to the late Harold and Bernice (Gray) Hartman. Don was a 1956 graduate of Eddyville High School. From November 1956 until August 1959, he served his country in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division. On December 30, 1967, Don married Joan Shoemaker in Iowa. In 1968 a work transfer brought Don and Joan to Winneconne, where they lived for 10 years before moving to Winchester, where they resided for forty-three years until last year at which time they moved to Appleton. Don had worked for E.R. Wagner Company in Winneconne, and then later retired from EVCO Plastics in Oshkosh. Don enjoyed playing golf, crafting, and woodworking and was known locally for his rustic lawn furniture business. During his years in Winchester, he had served as an assistant scout master and also coached pee-wee league, and he was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. At home, Don was the self-appointed "King" of the family. He was the heart and backbone of the family, filling every moment with love and laughter. Don was a great husband and father, and his family was very important to him. He never missed any of his children's or grandchildren's events.

Don is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Joan Hartman; his children, Melinda (Larry) Klemetson, Dorinda (Rick) Smith, Michael (Margaret Nyland) Hartman, Jennifer (Jason) Blank, Jill Peachy (fiancé, Tony Wild), Elizabeth (Tyler) Luebke; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond and Jim; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Along with his parents, Don was also preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Darrell Ewing; a brother, Phil; and two sisters, Mildred and Marjorie.

A visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah.

If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.