Leonard Haertling Obituary

The memory of Leonard Haertling of Nashville, Illinois, who passed away on March 9, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edgar Haertling and Heartha Reuhling Haertling; his siblings, Ray, Norman, Ed Haertling, Elaine Hadler and Vernell Steiner; and his wife Lorene.

He is survived by: his children, Steven Haertling (Amy) of Nashville, David Haertling (Donna) of Nashville, Martha Polczynski (Tom) of Nashville, Julie Burgess (Bob) of Superior Township, MI and Michelle Grathwohl (Brian) of Richview; his sister Gladys Prevallet of Nashville, TN.; his grandchildren, Allie Gibbs (Scott), Lanie Smith (Ian), Devin Haertling (Dana), Carly Olszewski (Zach), Braedon Haertling (Chelsea), Keely Bosau (Mike), Erin Cook (Ryan), Ryan Polczynski (Mae), Megan Phelps (Mike), Nathan Burgess, Jess Burgess, Stephanie Weiss (Adam), Curtis Grathwohl (Danielle), Justin Grathwohl (Shawn) and Emma Grathwohl; and his great grandchildren, Quinn, Harrison, Carter, Owen, Ezra, Tyler, Bennett, Rhodes, Porter, Lowen, Bella, Beau, Bobby, Tommy, Lily, Cami, Arthur, Charlotte, Colette, Gavin, Jake, Luke, Aedan, Ty, Olivia, Liara and Baby H..

Memorials may be made to Washington County Gideon's or the Trinity Lutheran Church organ fund.