Hartzler, Tim

1949 - 2020

1949 was a very good year. That’s the year that Tim’s grandfather, Dr. Adrian Hartzler, delivered Tim into the world. Tim was the

first born son to Rex and Merle Hartzler, and everyone was delighted with the new addition to the family. Three more sons were later added, one dying soon

after birth. Tim grew up in

Worthington and graduated from Worthington High

School. He spent his hippie

years at Ohio University,

where he met his future wife, Elvira (Pru). After graduating from college he moved back to Worthington and began teaching English

in the Worthington school system. He was involved

with setting up the Worthington Linworth Alternative school, where he also

taught for several years. He attended graduate school

at Indiana University. He

left teaching to become a home improvement contractor, an occupation

he enjoyed immensely. Tim was a loving and devoted

husband, son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

He loved to ride his Harley

and play poker with his poker buddies. He had a huge heart and cared deeply for

all the dogs he raised and

rescued over the years.

Tim was diagnosed with

glioblastoma brain cancer over four years ago, after recovering from lung cancer twice, and miraculously not only survived but thrived, proving that strength of will and power of mind can overcome any medical prognosis. On November 20, he couldn’t fight any longer and he left to romp with

all his English Setters who

had passed before him. He

may have left this earth,

but he will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. If you would like to honor Tim’s memory, donations may be made to the Columbus Dog Connection at 2761 Johnstown Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219, or at columbusdogconnection.com.