Perry B. Hartman, a lifelong resident of Karnes City, Texas, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at his residence at the age of 43 years, 6 months and 18 days.

Perry was born, November 17, 1969 in Karnes City, the son of Alton Randy Hartman and Evelyn Henke Hartman. He graduated Karnes City High School, Class of 1989 and began his career as a truck driver. Perry was a good friend and had a big heart for everyone he met. On March 2, 2013, Perry married Agnes Rakowitz in Kenedy, Texas.

He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Rakowitz Hartman of Karnes City; his mother, Evelyn Henke Hartman of Karnes City; his son, Scott Hartman of Falls City; his 2 step-children, Kolt and Kacey Ziaontz; His sister, Sandra K. Chesser and husband Russell of Kenedy; his brother, Presley R. Hartman and wife Jamie of Portland and his 3 nieces and 2 nephews.  

Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 6, 2013 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 7, 2013, at 9:00 A.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wally Schievelbein officiating. Interment will follow in the Fashing Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be, Peter Rakowitz, Robbie Busselman, Steven Bednorz, Gary Bednorz, David Crews and Russell Zimmerman. 

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Perry B. Hartman Fund, c/o Karnes County National Bank; P.O. Box 98, Karnes City, Texas 78118.