Joseph A. Hartwell, 60, of Nappanee, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after a short illness. He was born Dec.r 13, 1959, in Plymouth to Henry and Nancy (Eddington) Hartwell.
Joseph was a 1978 Plymouth High School Graduate. On June 14, 1986, he married Diane Price in Nappanee. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Nappanee. Joseph was a lifelong area resident. He was the pre-press manager at Bomarko in Plymouth. Joseph was an avid war historian.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Hartwell, Nappanee; son, Tyler Hartwell, Nappanee; sister, Jane (Jim) Williams, Punta Gorda, Fla.
Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service, Monday, February 17th at First Mennonite Church. Rev. Kami Coffin will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be given to IU Methodist CVCC Unit.