Joe Stanley Hartse, age 54, of Miles City passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Joe was born November 18, 1959 in Miles City, Montana, the son of James and Virginia (Drennen) Hartse. He lived with his family at various locations in North Dakota including Golva, New Salem and Dickinson. In 1985, they moved to Miles City. Joe worked for many different companies in Miles City before going to work for Doeden Construction.
Joe liked to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family and friends.
Joe is survived by his mother Virginia; one sister Lenora Engel; three brothers: John, Patrick and Michael all of Miles City; two aunts: Sister Mary David Hartse of Moscow, ID and Rosemarie Drennen Johnson of Miles City. He was preceded in death by his father James Hartse, two sisters: Jeanitte and Cleo Hartse, his grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with a Vigil service being held at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 13, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Thursday August 14, 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 13, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Thursday August 14, 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
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clara jo (Arneson) Sikveland says
What a wonderful man Joe was .I’ll never forget his kindness ..he shoveled my sidewalks and tilled my garden for Michael and me for years. Joe only asked for chocolate chip cookies …Virginia you and your family are in my prayers i’m so sorry for your loss….God Bless
Tanna Peterson Aye says
Virginia and family;
I am so sorry for your loss, Joe was a hard working honest man. Ready to help anyone.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Dawn says
Michael and family: I am so sorry for your loss of Joe. He was a good person. Just know he’s in the arms of the angels. May god bless you all. And your in my prayers.
Diane Grutkowski says
I am so sorry to hear about Joe; he was such a gentle spirit. Always there to help anyone who needed help; friend or stranger it did not matter to him. I will never forget his kindness and his occasional sweet smile. Rest in Peace my friend.
Lorrie says
So, so sorry to hear about Joe. he was a very special person and will be very much missed.
Jeri and Joe Dalbec says
We are so sorry about Joe. Such a great person. RIP, Joe. Prayers for your family.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Joe was a very kind person. Prayers to his family.
Jan Munroe says
My condolences on your loss of “Big Joe”. Don and I enjoyed knowing Joe and admired what a hard worker he was.
vicky says
Iam so sorry for ur loss. He will be greatly missed by all. The cookie n milk section will be over stocked now.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family Joe Hartse. It was not the Creator’s purpose for mankind to suffer (Romans 5:12). May the Creator give you peace through his promise to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). Cherish all your happy memories and I hope that you are consoled by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Donna Haughian Faber says
Joe was a frequent visitor at my brother Quinn’s ranch. He liked to hunt prairie dogs and he would always come to the house to check to see if it was okay. My mother Mary would invite him in for a piece of pie or cookie and have a short visit with him.
Laura Monasmith says
A gentle giant with a heart to match. Joe was this and more.
Dale says
So sorry for your loss, he was a caring person with a big heart and that won’t be forgotten.
Bonnie Baumberger - Hazie's oldest says
Aunt Virginia and family, I am so very sorry. I will always remember our summer visits as kids and how crazy it would get with all 15 of us kids running in and out of the house. Virginia- you had the patience of Job with us. I am praying for peace and comfort in your hearts. I can’t be there tomorrow but I will be in spirit and I will praying. Love, Bon
Danny and Dorie Kenitzer and family says
Dear Virginia, Pat, Mike and all,
Joe was a big guy with a big heart. His dry sense of humor was always soothing and kind. We will miss him in a big way but he has a big place in our memories. His presence at Doeden Construction was always open and visible. He was the first thing you saw coming in and the last thing you saw leaving the yard. His presence will be missed everywhere. We are praying for you and believing that Joe’s memory will carry us all into a peaceful place in our hearts. God Bless you and your family.
Kevin & Susan Hom says
Dear Virginia and all the family,
We are so sad to hear Joe passed away. Joe was such a nice person with a good heart, I remember every winter he would go around chipping ice from every corner here on the block. Joe was always so kind when ever I talked to him. May God Bless you all.
James L. Arneson says
What a kind man who always took time to say hello when ever I seen him. I enjoyed weeing Joe at the range and watch him shoot for hours and have so much fun. I will miss seeing him when ever I had the chance to. I am so sorry about your loss, May God be with you during this tragic time and always.
Larry and Leona Dann says
Thoughts and prayers to you Virginia and the rest of the family during this time of loss and always.