He was born August 16, 1962, in Fremont to Clarence W. and Lois Jean (Moseman) Hartmann.
Lee graduated from Logan View High School in 1980 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in animal science in 1985 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) where he performed in the UNL marching band.
Employed by Pig Improvement Company (PIC) as a district sales manager for Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska, Lee soon advanced to national account manager and international sales (selling and servicing large U.S. and overseas accounts) in Missouri and Kentucky.
In 1998, Lee seized the opportunity to move to Bangkok, Thailand, as general manager for PIC Siam (Thailand, Japan and Korea). Later, he serviced the Greater Asia Region including Pakistan and Australia as general manager for Chore Time Brock International.
As managing director and technical support for Pig Pro Systems, Lee's scope of operation covered Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines. Most recently, he was self-employed as an agriculture technical consultant and in sales in the Greater Asia Region including China.
Lee was gifted with an easy-going nature which was evident in his passion and discernment to effectively interact with various cultures on both a professional and personal level.
He was a lifetime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.
Survivors include his mother of Hooper; one brother, Glenn, of Garland; two sisters, Kay Ann of Fremont, and Darla of Hooper; nieces, and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his father and a sister, Joni Rae.
A 10:30 a.m. memorial service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper, Saturday, February 11, 2017. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice. Visitation with the family will be Friday, February 10, from 6pm to 8pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
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Condolences(4)
Connie (Moeller) Rokusek
Oakland, NE Thursday, February 9, 2017 Thoughts and prayers to your family at this time of loss.Connie and family
Diane Linkugel (Bohling)
Elkhorn, NE Thursday, February 2, 2017 Lois Jean and Family, We are keeping you all in our prayers. Lee will be greatly missed. I will treasure the memories of being in 4-H club together and also as a classmate of Lee's. Lee always had a smile and a hug to share. May you all feel God's loving arms wrapped around you and giving you peace and comfort. You have our deepest sympathy.David & Diane Linkugel (Bohling)
Dianne (Sick) Yablonski
Papillion, NE Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Lois Jean and family. We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Lee, he will forever be in our hearts. He was my life long school mate but even my husband enjoyed his company at just the couple of reunions we attended together. He was a very special man. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Dianne & Tom Yablonski
Melissa (Nickens) Harris
Omaha, NE Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Deeply shocked to hear of this news. Remember the great times in band at Logan View.Sympathies to the entire family.