Ivan George Gartenman Sr., age 72 of Morris, IN passed away Sunday morning August 22, 2004 at his home. He was born April 28, 1932 in Ripley County, IN near Penntown, IN; the son of Leonard & Christina (Haven) Gartenman. He married Mary Ellen Biddle on June 9, 1956 in Penntown, IN. Mr. Gartenman was a member of the American Legion Post 271 and VFW Post 3183 both of Batesville, IN. He retired in 1996 as a truck driver for Batesville Casket Co. after 36 years and was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War. He is survived by his son Ivan (Cindy) Gartenman Jr. of Batesville, IN and daughter Sandra (Martin) Weiler of Batesville, IN. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Bradley "BJ" and Amber Gartenman, Brandon, Derrick, Curtis & Kaleb Weiler; brothers David Gartenman of Yorkville, IN and Alvin Gartenman of Brookville, IN. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen Gartenman on Sept. 30, 1987. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 25 at 10:00 AM at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, IN with Rev. Charles Flory officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 8 PM. Burial will be in Rossburg Cemetery with Military Grave Side Rites. Memorials are suggested to Margaret Mary Hospital Hospice.