Jon S Bartlett

Jon Stuart Bartlett, 71, went home to walk with Jesus on March 13, 2026, at Genesis East Hospital, following a long, brave, and stoic battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf. Burial with military honors will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

Jon was born on January 16, 1955, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, to Donald and Barbara (Johnson) Bartlett. A lifelong learner with a brilliant mind, Jon graduated from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology with Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Science. He continued his studies at the California Institute of Technology toward a PhD in Particle Physics; however, deciding he didn’t want to "learn a lot about a little," he chose to see the world and joined the United States Navy. While serving, he attended Naval Nuclear Power School, and later in life, earned his MBA from St. Ambrose University.

In 1993, Jon married the love of his life, Julie Haas, who blessed him with two daughters. Professionally, Jon worked for General Physics Corporation in Cedar Rapids before joining the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station. He served in several roles there, retiring as the Operations Training Manager.

Jon was an avid reader and movie goer. He loved science fiction and fantasy. He shared his love of the Lord of the Rings with his wife and children. He could often be heard quoting lines from books and movies especially from The Princess Bride. Jon enjoyed watching Jeopardy, daily, and doing the Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle; always in ink. He taught his daughters how to do Sudoku.

Jon’s faith was a cornerstone of his life. He became a Catholic in 2010 and remained an active member of his parish and the CEW (Christian Experience Weekend (CEW) community. He and Julie found great joy in Bible studies, church activities, and playing "500" with their CEW friends. Despite the challenges of Parkinson’s, Jon and Julie traveled extensively, determined to see as much of the world as possible while he was able.

He will be remembered for his sharp intelligence, his humor, his deep faith, and his incredible ability to persevere through disability with grace and dignity.

Jon is survived by his wife, Julie; daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah (fiancé Lars Lofquist); siblings, Jenifer (Craig) Bryant, Joan (Dave) Edin, and Jason (Julia) Bartlett; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother’s late husband John Wetz. by John Wetz, his mother’s second husband.

Have fun storming the castle, Jon.