Robert D. “Bob” Hartnett Jr., 91, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Landis Homes. He was the husband of Patricia E. (Barnhart) Hartnett, to whom he was married for 69 years.
Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Robert D. Sr. and Mary H. (Gress) Hartnett. Bob graduated from Lebanon High School in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953, served during Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1957 as an EM1. He returned to Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 1961. He was a life member of the Annville American Legion and the Federation of Fly Fishermen and a member of Trout Unlimited. He was an avid fly fisherman, traveling many places to fly fish, including Yellowstone National Park. Bob also made his own flies and rods and was a humble man.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, David R. Hartnett; daughters-in-law, Mariea Malec and Cheryl Hartnett; grandchildren, Joshua Hartnett, Kendra, wife of Nate Ipsen, Sarai Hartnett, Rebecca Hartnett, Thayne Hartnett, and wife, Rachel, Duncan Hartnett, Carson Hartnett, Garith Hartnett, and Kati, wife of Michael Hall; great-grandchildren, Kolby and Hallie and Hartnett; great-grandchildren, Ava, Ace, Austin, Archer, Ryder, and Milo; and sister, Pamela Miller.
Bob was preceded in death by his sons, Stephen T. Hartnett and Michael C. Hartnett; and sister, Janet Hartnett.
There will be no services. He will be laid to rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at a later date.
