Joseph A. Hartwell, 60, of Nappanee, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after a short illness. He was born Dec.r 13, 1959, in Plymouth to Henry and Nancy (Eddington) Hartwell.

Joseph was a 1978 Plymouth High School Graduate. On June 14, 1986, he married Diane Price in Nappanee.  He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Nappanee. Joseph was a lifelong area resident. He was the pre-press manager at Bomarko in Plymouth. Joseph was an avid war historian.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Hartwell, Nappanee; son, Tyler Hartwell, Nappanee; sister, Jane (Jim) Williams, Punta Gorda, Fla.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service, Monday, February 17^th at First Mennonite Church.  Rev. Kami Coffin will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to IU Methodist CVCC Unit.