Molly Hartman

Marlane (Brecht) “Molly” Hartman, age 68 of Wabasha, MN formerly of Alma, WI passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at her home in Wabasha, MN. She was born on August 31, 1949 to Clarence and Shirley (Vogel) Brecht living in the Loyal, WI area until she was 13 when her family moved to Owen, WI. There she learned her love of horses and outdoors on the Haemer Farm. She graduated from Owen High School in 1967 after that she went to U.W. LaCrosse and received her B.S. degree in mathematics and computer science. She then went on to work at Aetna Insurance in Milwaukee, WI. Molly later moved to Alma, WI where she met and married Roger Hartman on December 12, 1980. They spent their free time enjoying the scenic bluffs and weekended on their houseboat on the Mississippi River. Roger passed away on November 11, 1985 soon after that she moved to Wabasha, MN and continued her education receiving a M.A. degree in counseling and psychological services. She was a licensed counselor for different places. After retirement, she volunteered at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She is survived by her mother, Shirley; brothers, Kent (Christine) Owen, Bruce (Shirley) Withee; sister-in-law, Sandy (Rich) Thorp; niece, Lacey (Randy) Ladewig and their girls; nephew, Jeremy (Jennifer) and their family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; father, Clarence and brother, Dave. A memorial service will be held at Talbot Family Funeral Homes, Alma Chapel on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 am with a visitation beginning at 9:00 am until the time of the service. Enurnment to immediately follow the service at Alma Memorial Cemetery.