MT. MORRIS — Herman Hartle, age 89, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday August 14, 2024. Herman was born on the family farm in Oregon, IL on June 1, 1935 the son of Earl & Mae (McKee) Hartle. Herman married Gloria Stouffer on May 19, 1956 in Mt. Morris, IL, where they raised 3 loving daughters, and Gloria preceded him in death on April 30, 2023.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Walter Hartle, and sisters: Mary Dohse and Lois Hartle.
He is survived by his Daughters: Cindy Plac (Reggie), granddaughters Amanda Reed (Ryan), Alyssa Plac, Ashley Shearrow (Caleb) and Allison Plac; Peggy Flerick, granddaughters Nicole Flerick, Andria Corlew (Carl), and Jacqueline Carmody (Kyle) , great-grandchildren Makena, Addison, Declan and Kenneth-John , Colton, Corbin, Charlie & Joelle; Julie Borgmann (Dave), grandchildren, KelliAnn Baker, Nicholas Baker, Alec Anderson (Cinthia), and great-grandchildren Kathryn, Lillian, Aria, and Orianna; brothers: Dale Hartle , and Dewayne Hartle; sister: Arlene Riggs.
Herman was an active member of West Branch Church of the Brethren for 60 years. He then transferred to Mt Morris Church of the Brethren until the time of his passing. He was an active member of the Mt Morris Loyal Order of Moose. Brother Herman was a 32nd degree to the fraternal members of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry since 2014. For most of his career he worked for and retired from Rockford Blacktop. He was also employed by the Village of Mt Morris, as well as a number of local employers and a long-time tree trimmer.
Throughout his life he saved many animals including squirrels, racoons, owls, ducks, turtles, of which some became pets. From a young age, he had a love of motorcycles, in particular Harleys. He part took in hill climbs and even reached the pinnacle during 1 event. He took pride and pleasure from being with his daughters, grand children and great- grand children.
Visitation will be held Saturday August 24 from 10:30 A.M. until service time in the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren. Memorial service will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. in the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren, with Rev. Rodney Caldwell officiating. A private family burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL.
In Lieu of flowers please send all donations directly to Serenity Hospice and Home (serenityhospiceandhome.org) 1658 IL-2, Oregon, IL 61061.
