September 23, 2003
Fern E. Hartman, age 94, of Richmond, died Tuesday morning (September 23, 2003) at Cherish Health & Living Center. She was born in Eaton, Ohio on October 28, 1908 to Charles H and Grace E. Plummer Cole and had lived in the Richmond area most of her life. She was the former owner/operator of Fern's Caf� and also worked in partnership with her sister at the Dutch Grill. She bought and remodeled houses and was a member of the Community Church of God
Survivors include - Daughter - Sharlene George of Richmond
9 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
8 Great Great Grandchildren
Brother - Bobby Cole of Toledo, Ohio
Special friend - Pearl Green of Richmond
Nieces & Nephews
A daughter, Betty Jean Deaton; brothers, Leonard, Leo and Homer Cole; and a sister, Mildred Hill, are also deceased.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday (September 25, 2003) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary. Pastor Dean Wasson will officiate. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday (September 25, 2003) from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the funeral home