James "Jim" Hartvig

James “Jim” Hartvig, age 74, a resident of rural Bryant, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Jim was born April 29, 1951, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Herbert and Elsie (Madson) Hartvig. He graduated from Rosholt High School in 1969 and was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce where he served in Vietnam. Jim retired in 2010 from Jay County REMC where we worked as a Journey Lineman. He was a member of the Union Chapel Church in rural Bryant, Portland American Legion Post #211, IBEW, Omega Lodge #281 IOOF of Portland and was a Boy Scout leader.

Jim married Carolyn Richards on December 16, 1972.

Survivors include:

His wife: Carolyn Hartvig – rural Bryant, Indiana

2 children: Aric Hartvig – Upland, Indiana

Adam Hartvig – Bryant, Indiana

Granddaughters: Val Hartvig, Emmy Hartvig and Danielle Tinkham

Grandsons: Vee Von Lynn and Jordan Tinkham

Siblings: Marilyn Brethouwer (husband Richard) – Jacksonville, Florida

John Hartvig (wife Leslie) – Wausau, Wisconsin

Raymond Hartvig – Seattle, Washington

Kevin Hartvig (wife Kim) – Rosholt, Wisconsin

Dale Hartvig (wife Theresa) – Rosholt, Wisconsin

Sisiter-In-Law: Evett Hartvig – Rosholt, Wisconsin

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Azerika Hartvig, and his siblings, Barbara Smith and Donald Hartvig and a nephew, Andrew Hartvig.

Memorial brunch will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Union Chapel Church. Memorial services will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church. A memorial get together will be held following the service at 575 W. Overlook Dr. Upland, Indiana 46989.

Memorial Service will be held July 26, 2025 from 1-1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 290 Grand Avenue Rosholt, Wisconsin 54473. A funeral dinner will follow at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall.

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.