Richard H. "Rick" Hartung

Richard H. “Rick” Hartung went home to Jesus on Friday, October 24, 2025 at High Pointe Hospice House. Rick was born June 23, 1946 in Worcester, MA. His parents were Henry H. and Elsie B. Hartung of Methuen, MA. Rick graduated from Essex Agricultural and Technical High School in 1964. He then enlisted in the US Army in August 1964 and served in Germany for 2 years, then did one tour in Vietnam before coming home to complete his enlistment at Fort Devens, MA.

In 1966, he married Pamela Newbegin and they began their life together.  In 1969, they had a son, James R. Hartung.

Rick was employed as a computer programmer for several companies in the area, retiring from Goal/QPC in Salem, NH in 2010.

Upon moving to Hampstead, NH, he answered the call to public service. He faithfully and enjoyably served the Town of Hampstead for many years as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen. He was a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lawrence, MA and Hampstead Congregational Church in Hampstead and is a current member of Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in Salem, NH. While at Triumphant Cross, Rick religiously served on the church council, and was a dedicated member of the Bread of Life Food Pantry Committee for many years, delivering food from the NH Food Bank and USDA food runs from Exeter for those in need.  

Rick was a member of Future Farmers of America, Sunset Lake Association and Hampstead VFW Post 11254.  

Rick leaves his loving wife Pamela, son and daughter-in-law, James and Kimberley Hartung and grandson Declan Hartung, as well as several sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 4 to 6 pm at Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main St. Salem, NH.

Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, November 4, at 10:30 am at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church 171 Zion Hill Road Salem, NH. Interment will follow the services in the church memorial garden. A luncheon will be served immediately following the interment in the church fellowship hall for anyone wishing to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church (TCLC) with a memo to the Bread of Life Food Pantry, 171 Zion Hill Road, Salem, NH 03079 or a gift to VFW Post 11254, PO Box One, Hampstead, NH 03841 in Rick’s memory.

Arrangements are by the Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home 42 Main Street, Salem, NH. To leave an online condolence, please visit Rick’s tribute page at www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com.

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