Vivian Hartnett

Vivian Hartnett

February 16, 1937 - December 11, 2015

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U.S. VeteranVivian E. Hartnett, 78, of Belmont, Wisconsin, died on Friday, December 11, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.

Vivian was born on February 16, 1937 in Grant County, son of Earl and Ruby (Bradley) Hartnett. He attended West Mound School and graduated from Platteville High School in 1955. After high school he worked as a farm hand for a few years before joining the United States Army in 1959. He was honorably discharged on January 31, 1962. Vivian had many jobs throughout his life; he worked for Lloyd Curkeet, was a mechanic at Pioneer Ford, worked for Weygant's Appliance, and also for Don Dobson and Roger Oates, as well as, Ron Johnson. He also worked for many years at Lens Craft as a supervisor, worked for Captain Clean in Belmont, as well as, Fend-All. He then spent a majority of his time doing yard work, for 27 families in Belmont, and also worked as a farm hand.

He is survived by his two daughters, Kim (Jason Sheire) Hartnett of Belmont; Tammy (Phil) Niemer of Aurora, CO; grandchildren Chelsey (Lucas) Clayton and their daughters Kinsey and Libby; Shauna and Miles Opitz; Brittany and Abby Niemer; sisters, Leona Huggins and Barbara Schuster of Platteville and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Kathleen Weigel and brothers-in-law, Tom Huggins and Don Weigel.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Belmont United Methodist Church. Pastor Clark Grosvenor will officiate. Chapel Military Rites will be accorded. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Belmont Meal Site, Belmont Food Pantry or to St. Croix Hospice. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

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Ann Weigel
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Leona and Barb, I am sending my sincere thoughts of sympathy to you at Vivian's passing. Our paths have crossed many times throughout the years. May all the good memories bring comfort to you as well as all the family in the time to come. Prayers and love, Ann
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Pat & Rita Riley
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Hartnett Family, We just saw Vivian's obituary when reading the Platteville Journal yesterday. We had not seen him in several years, but he was a great employee when he worked for us (R&P Floor Service) many years ago. He was always willing to fill in whenever we needed extra help, was a hard worker, and was a great guy. We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
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Carolyn Schuldt
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I live in Peoria but retain family property in Platteville and think I may have played piano at the "old" First Methodist Church in Platteville as I recognized the name of Leona Hartnett ... perhaps she was teacher for Sunday School when Mrs. Stuessy was super decades ago...my beloved Mom, Zelma Schuldt, passed nearly 9 years ago and my father, Dr. C.M. Schuldt, in 1949 and you may have known either of them.....please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss...my home town is changing monthly and UWP barely recognizable....take care during his holiday season.

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