Hartung, Theodore Charles

Theodore Charles Hartung

May 7, 1944 – August 22, 2022

On 5 August 1967, upon completion of Boot Camp, Ted married Elizabeth (Betty) M. Wood. Ted was on active duty from April 10, 1967, to November 30, 1968. He served in Vietnam with 3rd Platoon, I Company, 3rd Battalion/26th Marines, surviving the Siege of Khe Sanh, Hill 881 South, and Quang Tri Valley. His decorations include a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one-star, Vietnamese Campaign Medal with devices, and a Presidential Unit Citation.

Following his time in the Marines, Ted returned to Pennsylvania where he worked as a machinist in a paper mill. Ted was a Life Member of the Marine Corps League, Jack Maas Detachment #1379; and VFW Post 3103; both in Fredericksburg, VA.

Ted is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Wood Hartung, of Boyertown, PA; son Theodore Hartung, Jr. (Shannon), of King George, VA; son Jimmy Hartung (Susan), of Sartell, MN; daughter Stacy Hartung Peterson (Chris), of Austin, TX; numerous grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.