Leo Edward Hartwell

Leo Edward Hartwell, age 95, of Wyoming, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for 8 years. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 208.  He retired after many years from Kent Business Machines.  He enjoyed fishing, watching sports, singing, gardening, especially tomatoes.  Most of all, he loved cookouts and meals with his family. He was loved by all who met him and known for his blue eyes and the best hugs.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally; infant son, Bobby; 6 siblings.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Jim and Perri Hartwell, Sue and Steve Sall, Laura and Mel Haight; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Al Hartwell; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Marge Schepers.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at  St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Charles Hall officiating.  Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW, Wyoming.  Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.