Allen Lee Hartzler of Harrisonville, Missouri was born April 14, 1922 near Gunn City, Missouri the son of Ora Jay and Priscilla (Yoder) Hartzler. He departed this life on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 24 days.
On January 16, 1949 Allen was united in marriage to Pauline Margaret Hershey in Cheraw,Colorado.
Allen was a farmer and dairyman. He owned and operated Hartzler Seed Company until his retirement. Allen was a member of Harrisonville Community Church and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1941 graduate of Harrisonville High School.
Besides his parents, Allen was preceded in death by a son, Paul Allen Hartzler on August 7, 1981; a brother, Jay Hartzler and a sister, Alta Stutzman.
Allen is survived by his wife, Pauline Hartzler of the home; a son, Owen J. Hartzler, Harrisonville, Missouri; two daughters, Frances Hartzler, Kansas City, Missouri, Linda Floyd and husband, Noel, Harrisonville, Missouri; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; his sister, Blanche Hershberger and husband, Morris, Harrisonville, Missouri; other relatives and a host of friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, January 8, 2016 at the Clearfork Cemetery near Garden City, Missouri.
A Celebration of Life Service was held Monday January 11, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Harrisonville Community Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made the the Harrisonville Community Church Community Dinner.
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