In Memory
Leon Ray Hartter
September 15, 1945 ~ April 28, 2021
Leon Ray Hartter, 75, of Midland, TX passed away on April 28, 2021 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas. Leon was born on September 15, 1945, to Lawrence and Helen (Gerber) Hartter in South Bend, Indiana.
In his newfound faith, Leon discovered The Navigators Club, in which he was greatly involved in. In the Navigators, Leon reached out to college students and servicemen to evangelize and memorize scripture. Through the Navigators, Leon proliferated his outreach to others through Christ.
He received his Bachelor's at Indiana University in Education. He furthered his education at Michigan State University receiving a Master's in Education Administration. Leon continued his outreach through his years as a teacher, for 14 years, and as a director of procurement services, for 30 years, at MISD. During his years in the education field, Leon held onto traditional foundations throughout his years of teaching. After retirement, Leon continued to work under contract for MISD for some time. Leon was an uplifting figure for many people that he met throughout his life. His smile invoked joy in others that will be remembered for many years to come. In his avid travels, Leon left a trail of light in his wake. He voyaged in many countries and had a love for many cultures. Leon lived a bright life filled with many adventurous journeys. Leon was a loving and devout father and grandfather. The hours that he spent with his kids and grandkids were filled with precious memories. He had a lot of love to give to his family and to others he met. He always showed outstanding kindness to others.
He is survived by two sons, Chad Michael Hartter and Marc Jason Hartter; three grandchildren, Alejandro Luna, Brianna Hartter, and Franc Hartter; two brothers, Larry Hartter (Ruth) and Alan Hartter (Susan); and his nephew, Michael Hartter (Angel), nephew Joel Hartter (Rachel), nephew David Hartter (Christine), nephew Steven Hartter (Cynthia), and niece Kassi Hartter- Kurzawa (John David). He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Hartter and Helen (Gerber) Hartter.
Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at American Heritage Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to American Heritage Cemetery Funeral Home Crematory.
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Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on May 4, 2021.
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Sharon Louise Comegys (Huemmer) (1963)
I was so saddened by the news that we lost Leon (Lonnie). He was my neighbor and good friend growing up in Centre Township. So many wonderfull memories playing together as children. I will never forget Lonnie. He was the nicest person anyone could have. See you some day in Heaven my dear friend. Sharon Comegys-Huemmer
Michael Alan Bayman (1963)
Amen to everything you said, Sharon. I didn't know Lonnie as well as you did, knew him since 4th grade,
but he was one of the good guys at Centre/Riley. Sincere condolences to his family.
Mary Beth Brewer (Kifowit) (1963)
So sad to hear about Lonnie. He was such a great friend since the first grade. He was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. Wish I would have seen him after we graduated, but that was the last time. Heaven is getting a wonderful person, always in my heart.
Mary Beth Brewer Kifowit