Date Posted:Friday, June 12, 08:20:58am Author:Sheila Spillers Subject: More Info Bob Whitman and Brian Hartzell
BOB WHITMAN
ARBA Director Bob Whitman lost his battle with cancer this morning, June 10, 2009 at approximately 5:15 a.m. Bob joined the ARBA in 1968 and has served in many capacities, including director of District 4. His combined interests of rabbits and history led to the writing of his column, Historically Speaking, in Domestic Rabbits Magazine. Funeral arrangements are unknown at this time but will be posted as soon as we have that information. Cards of condolence may be sent to the family at 2127 Broadway St, Beaumont, TX 77701.
Info taken from ARBA website
BRIAN L. HARTZELL
Brian L. Hartzell, 31 of 6471 E. Loy Rd., Fletcher, died suddenly Monday morning June 8, 2009 in Butler County of natural causes. He was born July 7, 1977 in Piqua to Gary L. and Sherry L. (Asher) Hartzell who survive and reside in Fletcher.
Other survivors include a sister, Stephanie (Greg) Rudasill of Piqua; three nephews, Cody, Gage, Garret; maternal grandparents, Linda Stahl of Waynesfield, Loren and Beverly Asher of Piqua; a maternal great grandfather, Leonard Franke of Piqua; and many extended other family members and friends.
Brian was a 1995 graduate of Piqua High School, obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the Ohio State University and earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Blufton College. He was employed as a Call Center Director at the Cincinnati office of Defender Direct Company. During high school he was active in the 4-H club where he showed rabbits and cattle. This interest continued in his adult life as he was designated a Rabbit Judge in 1999 through the American Rabbit Breeder's Association. Locally he served as a rabbit advisor and served as President of the Miami County Rabbit Advisors. His love for and development of rabbit breeding has earned him the distinction of being one of the top breeder's of American Fuzzy Lops and Jersey Woolies, both nationally and internationally. He has been recognized as a well respected Judge and Breeder, globally, for several years.