Harry James Mart

Harry James Mart, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away late Tuesday evening, December 20, 2022 at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 20, 1942 in Muncie, Indiana to Harry H. and Maryellen (Fort) Mart.

Harry served his country in the United States Marines.

He was member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was involved in the Men’s Club.

Harry was employed at Norfolk Southern since December 1966 and retired in 2002.

He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and bowling. Harry’s pride and joy were his grandchildren.

He is survived by two daughters, Renee B. (Darrin) Brueggemann and Jennifer A. Norwood both of Fort Wayne, Indiana; son, Brian J. (Robin) Mart of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother, John F. Mart of Skokie, Illinois; sister, Susan J. (Jack) Penrod of Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Emily (Logan) Lapp, Aiden Mart, Gavin Mart, Gibson Mart, Malina Mart, Taylynn Mart, Kazmyn Mart, and Crimsyn Mart; and two great-grandchildren, Vivian Lapp and Cora Lapp.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry L. Mart and the mother of his children, Vena.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 7819 Decatur Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816. Pastor Michael Trombley will officiate.  Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Fort Wayne.

Friends and family will be received from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Preferred memorials are to Trinity Lutheran Church – Men’s Club.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.