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Hart, Gene "Buddy" David age 53, born January 28, 1950, in Streator, IL, to Emmanuel "Bud" David Hart and Dorothy Laverne (nee Niehaus) Hart, formerly of Beach Park, IL, died Friday, September 26, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. Survived by wife, Pamela Hart (nee Rosengarden) of Streator, IL (married October 1, 1977); daughter, Megan Elizabeth Hart of Beach Park, IL; son, Timothy David Hart of Beach Park, IL; sisters, Nancy (David) Leonard of Manville, IL, Karen (Michael) Luckey of Wenona, IL, Jeanette (Francis) Tallent of Manville, IL and Marsha (Donald) Watson of Streator, IL. Preceded in death by parents; father-in-law, Fred S. Rosengarden and mother-in-law, Dorothy Eleanor (Sieferman) Rosengarden. He was raised in Streator, graduated from Woodland High School, in 1968, then graduated with a bachelors degree in Electronics from Devry Institute of Technology, in 1972. He taught electronics to the Air Force in Saudi Arabia and Jeddah and was an electronics instructor at Devry Institute of Technology in Chicagp. He had lived in Chicago, Wheeling, IL, Saudi Arabia and last lived in Beach Park, IL, prior to moving back to Streator, in August of 2002, where he taught industrial arts and automotive at Streator Township High School. He also had special training in New York in Soldering. He was also a substitute teacher at Zion-Benton High School, in Zion, IL and had taught at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center for two years. Visitation Thursday, October 2, 2003, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. service at Solon, Baker & Telford Funeral Home, Streator, IL. Interment Phillips Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Fund, American Diabetes Association or any Muscle Disorder Society. For Info: 815-672-2320.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Eugene Miller
October 5, 2003
Dear Mrs. Hart,
You have my condolences. I admired his teaching at DeVry. He gave his best to the students and he was a good friend to his colleagues.
Eugene Miller
Bob and Judy Sieferman
October 3, 2003
Pam, we both love you very much and are here for you no matter what. We mourn for Buddy and share in your grief. Give our love to Megan and Tim. Hope to see you soon.
Uncle Bob and Aunt Judy
glen zimmerman
October 3, 2003
Dear Pam I do not have the right words to tell you how sorry I am.I wish you and the kids my best and I hope we will stay in touch.
Eileen Haisler
October 3, 2003
Dear Pam ,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Words cannot describe your loss; please accept my hug over time and space.
Eileen (Bob's sister)
Chris Velez
September 30, 2003
Dear Pam ,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your wonderful husband and the father of your children. He was a great guy who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Remember, he will always be with you and his memory will live on in our hearts forever. I am here for you, if you should ever need me.
Patrick O'Connor
September 30, 2003
Pam--Really sorry to hear about this.
Debbie Stecker
September 30, 2003
Dear Pam,Megan,Tim
A voice from the past. I am truly hearbroken to read of the passing of Buddy. I fondly remember Buddy and his great support to our preschool. I still have the many videos he did for me when the children graduated. Those days when you Pam was the StoryLand Express lady are treasured days.
To you and your family my sincere sympathy. May God Bless you all with strenght during this time.
Debbie
Linda Brooks
September 30, 2003
Dearest Pam and Family,
My family and I send our deepest condolences and want you to know that we are for you when you need us. Please allow your friends and "family" to help and support you in your time of need. We love you. God Bless and keep you. Love Lyn
Kevin Berner
September 30, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this hard time. If you need anything at all, you know how to get in touch with me.
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