Robert Hartwell, Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Marine Corp Air Station 29 Palms, California.
Robbie was born January 20, 1986 in Orange County, California. He is the son of Timothy and Andrea Hartwell, both Navy Veterans.
He is an active duty member of the United States Navy. Robbie is also a member of the Marion American Legion Post #147 and VFW Post #1301.
Survivors include;
Parents Tim and Andrea Hartwell, Brother Jason Lemasters, also a Navy Veteran, Sister Lindsey Hartwell, Brothers Nicholas and Matthew Hartwell, Grandmother Shirley Hartwell, Grandparents Keith & Carolyn Owens, Grandfather Clive Lemasters all of Marion, Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Preceded by His Mother Tonja (Lemasters) Peebels and Grandfather Lowell Thomas Hartwell.
Funeral services will Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 1 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Reception at the American Legion, in Marion, will follow immediately after the services.
For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.
Robbie was an outstanding young man that loved his family, his country, his Navy, and his Marines. He will be sorely missed by his family, shipmates, and all that knew him.