Birth date: Jun 3, 1943 Death date: Jan 12, 2021
Roger Bartman, PhD Clinical Psychologist Erwin “Roger” Bartman died January 12, 2021 at his beloved home outside Leesburg VA, after a year long battle with leukemia. He was 77. He was a clinical psychologist in Reston, VA for 43 y Read Obituary
I only learned of Dr. Bartman's death today. I went to him for counseling at the time my marriage was falling apart in 1978, and later my nephews were counseled by him, too. The last session I had with him I clearly remember he hugged me as I left. What a wonderful image to carry. I told my sister what I had just learned and we both wish we had known at the time of his death, so we could have gone to his funeral. I was blessed to have known him.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Roger. When I ventured out to work in municipal government, Roger hired me in the 1970's to work at Hutchison Elementary in the Therapeutic Day School. Roger was very kind and caring and a strong support to me in learning the ropes. We worked for many years together at Northwest Center and kept in touch generally after he left to form his own practice through my husband who also is a clinical psychologist.
It is rewarding to see so many tributes to Roger with such warm memories. Oh, and that is a perfect picture of him. Those mesmerizing eyes, always focused and showing he was listening to what was being said will always be a part of him. With love and sympathy, Mary Hawley
Roger and I were close friends for many reasons. First, he knew me when I was Sally Singer Horwatt (now Brodsky). We both earned our doctorates in Clinical Psychology at Catholic University. He opened a private practice as a psychologist in Reston Psychotherapy Practice, and he allowed me to rent space there...until I opened an independent psychotherapy practice in Reston Hospital Center. One of the special things about being a member of Roger's group was the monthly meeting of the six therapists who worked there. There, one of us would present a case so that our colleagues could critique our work. Finally, Roger was one of the initial members of the Reston Investment Club where he served as our first president. His sense of humor, intelligence, and interpersonal honesty made him an asset to all the organizations in which I knew him.
Roger was one of the warmest people I have known. Having had the pleasure of being in a play reading group with him for 20 plus years, one of the greatest joys was being wrapped in a bear hug that eloquently expressed his love and openness to life. We will continue to remember him and try to carry on his goodness.
Peter, We are so sorry to hear about Roger. He will be missed. It was always fun out at Sheba, and we will remember him from the good times we had. Tom and Dan
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. I worked with him at Hutchinson Center in the 1970's. He worked with the students in my classroom. More than that he worked with the staff to help them deal with the difficulties of trying to teach children who were facing chaos in their lives. He was always available to sit down and listen as we poured out our frustrations. His demeaner was as calming to us as it was to the students. He was a kind and gentle man. Something all of us needed. Throughout the years of my career in Fairfax I often would think of Roger and how he would approach an out of control and scared student. The world was a better place because of him. I am sure he will be missed by his family and friends.
Tom Mossburg
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a nice person and lived an honorable life. Peter, you are in my prayers.
Our condolences, Peter. We’ll make a donation to Holy Cross Abbey in Roger’s name. If he lives in your heart, he lives.
Greg and Beth
