Albert C. "Abe" Hartman Jr., 77, of New Palestine, died at 11:47 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. He had been battling cancer since last September. He was born May 6, 1932 in Marion County to the late Albert and Martha Hartman. He was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Comfort High School. Mr. Hartman was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, being honorably discharged in November of 1953. His marriage was to Gretchen Amos on April 15, 1955 in St. John United Church of Christ. She survives. He was a life member of St. John United Church of Christ. Mr. Hartman retired from Western Electric as a machine setter after 34 years. Previously he farmed grain and livestock with his father. Abe was an avid Indiana University basketball fan. Surviving is a son, Gary A. Hartman (wife: Pam) of Fairland, Indiana; three daughters, Jean M. Payne (companion: Barry) of Speedway, Judy L. Wieneke (husband: Kim) of McCordsville and Susan K. Hartman of Indianapolis; brothers, Richard Hartman (wife: Jerry) and Earl Hartman (wife: Jackie) both of Greenfield and two sisters, Wanda Horn (husband: Johnny) and Sharon Wildman (companion: Jim Jordan) both also of Greenfield. Abe loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Greg, Sarah, Kayleigh, Gary, Jake and Kyle; great-granddaughters, Katie, Kylie and Abbie and his great-grandson, Ryan. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009 and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at St. John United Church of Christ (11000 East Washington St., Indianapolis). Rev. Jack Eihacker to officiate. Interment to follow in St. John United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his name to the St. John United Church of Christ Organ Fund.