Services were held Saturday, Feb. 12, at Byron Center Bible Church, for Joseph Wesley Hart, 93, of Dorr, who died Sunday, Feb. 6.
Joseph served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed many hobbies, including gardening, woodworking, home and auto repair. In his early years, he was an Eagle Scout and was president of his high school class of 1946.
He earned a bachelor’s degree of mechanical engineering from University of Toledo. He retired as director of industrial service in the loss prevention department after a 40-year career with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. As a registered professional mechanical engineer in both Massachusetts and Ohio, he chaired on various committees with the American National Standards Institute from which he received The Meritorious Service Award.
Some Michigan landmarks he inspected during his career included the famed Edmund Fitzgerald. Due to the traveling requirements of his job, he was also able to witness the Mackinac Bridge being constructed.
He served in the church as an adult Sunday school teacher, deacon, and he ministered to shut-ins.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Germaine Hart; children David (Yvonne) Hart, Denise Hart; grandchildren Jonathan (Rachael) Hart, Matthew (Laurel) Hart, Alyssa (Andrew) Blakemore; great-grandchildren Annabelle Hart, Josiah Hart, Landon Hart, Atlas Blakemore, Elora Blakemore; brother, James Hart; and many extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Leota Hart; brother, William (Ruth) Hart; and sister-in-law, Lois Hart.
In memory of Joseph and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Byron Center Bible Church – Missions Fund or Warning Lights.
