Randi Hartnell

Randi Ann Hartnell, 95, of Wenatchee WA, formerly of Salem, WI, passed away on July 3, 2024. Randi was born May 16, 1929, in Chicago, Il, to Rudolph and Frydis (Johansen) Schune. While growing up in Chicago, she spent her summers in Paddock Lake, Wi. Randi and her sister would go to the Hartnell farm during the summer to get milk and eggs. It was there she met the late Elmer Hartnell, with whom she had two sons. In 1958, she became a single mom raising her two sons while working first at Evans Lumber Yard and then for over 30 years at Hartnell Chevrolet. She retired from full-time work at 65, but continued part-time driving cars at the dealership until she was 80. After retirement, she moved from her long-time residence at Brass Ball Corners to Wheatland, and then Burlington, before moving to Wenatchee to be near family when she could no longer drive. Ronnie (as most people called her) enjoyed playing cards and bingo with her many friends as well as road trips with friends to Las Vegas and the casinos in Wisconsin. She was an accomplished bowler and every Tuesday night you could find her in Antioch, IL, anchoring her team in league bowling. She adored her beloved pet poodles, Tony and Chevy. She loved music and the annual Fourth of July Cook Family Reunion at the Schaetten Farm in Center Lake WI. Above all else, she loved the Green Bay Packers. She is survived by her two sons: Tom (Nella) Hartnell of Wenatchee, WA, and Jim (Rhonda) Hartnell of Montgomery, TX; four grandchildren: Julia Hartnell of Snohomish, WA, Mike (Heidi) Hartnell of Cashmere, WA, Nichole (Justin) Gautreau of Prairieville, LA, and Brittany (Chase Morgan) McDevitt of Cranberry, Township, PA; and seven great-grandchildren: Nicholas Hartnell, Madeline, Lily and Amelia Hartnell, Clyde Gautreau, and Bella and Brook Morgan. She is also survived by her life-long friend, Mildred Stockwell, with whom she kept in touch until the end. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Gloria Campbell; as well as many friends and relatives. Per her wishes, her body will be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Mid Valley Baptist Church (8345 Stine Hill Rd., Dryden WA). A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the pavilion at Old Settler’s Park in Paddock Lake (24100 75th St., Salem, WI). Afterwards her ashes will be spread in the local area. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated with charities to be designated later. Memorials may be sent to “Randi Hartnell Memorial, c/o Tom Hartnell, 3505 Dianna Way, Wenatchee WA 98801”.

Randi Hartnell

May 16, 1929 - July 3, 2024