Donald Lee Hartley, 78, Hamilton, MO, passed away on August 28, 2022, at the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home, Hamilton. He lived in Hamilton and Caldwell County all of his life.

Donald was born on October 8, 1943, in rural Caldwell County to William Christopher "Bud" and Elsie Mae (Cox) Hartley.  He graduated from the Penney High School, Hamilton, and was employed for 25 years for MoDot as a surveyor and bridge inspector.  He also enjoyed farming and field work on his family farm.

Donald enjoyed playing basketball when he was younger and was very active in the FFA while in school.  He was a former member of the Jaycees and loved to hunt and fish.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his daughter, Angie Hartley.

On June 5, 2004, he married Norma Jean Clark at the Hamilton United Methodist Church.  She survives of the home.

Additional survivors:  Children-Tammy (Roger) Terry, Melissa (John) Gannaway, Sheila Lotz, Rhonda Hahn, and Merecia (Brian) Tennery; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Donald's wish was to donate his body to science to further the study and find a cure for Parkinson's Disease, a disease he has battled for some time.  Memorials may be made in his memory to the Parkinson's Foundation.

A private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.

Arrangements entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.