Matthew D. Hartmann, 23, of Fremont died Friday, July 4, 2008, in Tofte, Minn.
He was born Jan. 13, 1985, in Fremont to Douglas and Kathleen (Korth) Hartmann. In his earlier years, he was active in 4-H, soccer, T-ball, gymnastics, swimming, volleyball and camping. Later, he became involved with competitive soccer and baseball, and he became a certified soccer referee. While in high school he participated in numerous activities, including band, track, soccer, cross country and the Honor Society. He graduated from Fremont High School in 2003 in the top of his class.
In college at Gustavus Adolphus College, he enjoyed intramural soccer and helped organize a club volleyball team. He also volunteered at a local health clinic for low-income people. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., in May 2007. He had been accepted to attend Creighton Medical School in Omaha beginning in August 2009. He had planned to travel to New Zealand this September (2008).
Matthew worked for the Creighton Diabetes Center until May 2008, and was currently working in Minnesota for Sawbill Canoe Outfitters. He enjoyed golfing, hiking, canoeing, snowboarding, video games, photography and being with his many friends.
Survivors include: his parents, Doug and Kathy Hartmann of Fremont; a brother, Brad (and wife, Nicki) Hartmann of Omaha; a sister, Becky Hartmann of Fremont; grandparents, Bob and Norma Korth of Fremont; aunts, uncles and 27 cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Delores Hartmann and Darlene Hartmann.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Michael Thomas and Vicar Diana Kuhl officiating. A site for the funeral has yet to be determined. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont with family present from 6:30-8 p.m. Burial will be later in Hooper Cemetery.
A memorial will be established in Matthew’s name for educational scholarships.
An online guest book may be signed at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.
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