Comments on: Remembering Craig Hartman

By: Daniel Erickson

Daniel Erickson — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:47:23 +0000

I stumbled across this post inadvertently, though I’m glad I did. Sad news indeed, though Steve did a fantastic job highlighting the incredible character traits of Craig. The image of Craig entertaining at a party is the first mental memory which comes to my mind. Craig was an incredible person who helped shape my career as a then budding Electrical Engineer.

Craig made a lasting impression on my life…he will definitely be missed.

By: Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 03:03:22 +0000

Craig office and mine were right next to each other, he became a friend like no other, we were always testing electrical theory on one another, of course Craig usually won. I did get him on one funny one I noticed he owned a gas fireplace and mentioned he should put a fan in for better efficiency he agreed then I said you know the switch on the wall that turns the heat on? Yes why Craig said. I asked do you know why the switch works when the powers out and you can get heat. No fan but the flame
ignites and saved my wife and I from a very cold night. Well Craig didn’t know! Amazing, the most refined and knowledgeable Engineer I have ever met. Wow finally I can win one. Anyway the answer is a thermal pile that is always heated when the pilot is on. The thermal pile converts heat to electrical energy, the can be maybe 750mv to maybe 1-1/2 volts in a fireplace. So the wall switch has maybe 1 and 1/2 volts on it. Works great, so I won 1 out of a thousand.
Craig was a mans man and great friend I just froze finding out. Yes he could solve problems well into the future. He never grandstanded even though he deserved to
Dear Craig Hartman was one in a billion I will miss him like a brother, he was the brightest star I met with 50 plus years in electrical. I hope God has a plan to use Craigs knowlege to help the world, it is always a better place with Mr Hartman in it. The world misses you Craig

By: George Frey

George Frey — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:04:16 +0000

I did not know Craig personally but did always take time to attend his presentations at any conference we co-attended. His insights and euphemisms were incredibly memorable. An extremely knowledgeable individual, he will be missed.

By: David Steward

David Steward — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 01:36:39 +0000

My heart felt prayers go out to the family of Craig. Craig was a giant in his field and never failed to solicit a smile from our office when he was here. I very much enjoyed his sense of humor and looked up him as a reference and expert in the field of electrical motors, motor control and electrical engineering in general. He will be sorely missed and leaves a large shadow to be filled by the next generation of aspiring engineers.

By: Tyler Pratt

Tyler Pratt — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 16:31:19 +0000

I was deeply saddened to hear about Craig’s passing. Although I only crossed path with Craig a handful of times, he felt like a friend and was a person I always looked forward to seeing, both personally and professionally. His way of explaining engineering subjects reminded me of my favorite professor in school, and recognizing this rarity I soaked up every ounce of knowledge I could from Craig, and he was always more than willing to share it. His passing is a huge loss to our region in numerous ways. He will be sorely missed.

By: Conley Christensen Royal Engineering

Conley Christensen Royal Engineering — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:27:20 +0000

Very sorry to hear about this. Craig was a master teacher. He made all Electrical Designers and Engineers better as Royal Engineering. I will miss his teaching sessions and eating lunch with him. This is a great loss to the whole electrical community. I wish his family the best during this time and the weeks and mounths to come.

By: Dan Larsen Hunt Electric

Dan Larsen Hunt Electric — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:34:39 +0000

We are saddened for this loss. We pray for his family and coworkers that were close to him. Craig was a delight in his professional life. I reached out to him many times over the years for help.
Always willing and kind. The electrical industry lost great support from this good man. We will miss you Craig! Thank You!

By: Mark Montgomery

Mark Montgomery — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:58:42 +0000

I first met Craig taking a class together at U of U in about ’88. He didn’t need the class. He knew it all already. Next he was my boss at Geneva Steel. I watched that brilliant man diagnose a problem that absolutely astounded me. He was brilliant. I’ve had brushes with him over the years. He will be missed. My best wishes and condolences to his family.

By: Carrie goetz

Carrie goetz — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:44:34 +0000

Such a kind person and quite the character! He will be missed. My heart goes out to his family and those that had the pleasure to mow him.

By: John Guldner

John Guldner — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:38:56 +0000

Craig was so incredibly friendly and was a big part of the warmth I felt when I joined EMC. He was one of the first people to talk to introduce himself and make me feel welcome when he noticed me. He couldn’t pronounce my last name so he would just call me “Mr. John”, which always cracked me up. Sending love to his family, he will be greatly missed.