William “Bill” Hartman.
ROCKPORT William “Bill” Hartman, 76, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home with his beloved wife at his side.
Bill was a hard worker his entire life, was a proud graduate of Penn State and had a lifelong love of sports. He had a special affinity for the Nittany Lions Football team. His love of track and field took him to several Olympic destinations to follow the sport.
He had a love of travel that afforded him the joy of seeing all seven continents. He often spoke of the inspiration he derived from each place he visited. Although he did not speak of it often, Bill was proud to have honorably served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
It was a very busy weekend at the local 1st Kerry Scout Hall on Matt Talbot Road in town at the weekend as it played host to a vital local fundraiser in aid of two local groups - the 1st Kerry Scout Group and the Tralee Autism Group.
There was a real festive feel in the air with craft makers setting out their stalls full to the brim with brilliant Christmas decorations and goodies.
One of the most coveted items by far on the day were hand-crafted reindeer statues made out of logs with many people even calling up in the days before the fair to pre-book some of the limited supply.