Jerry L. Hart

Jerry L. Hart, 81, a lifetime resident of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1940, in Decatur, Indiana to Clifton and Gaynel L. (Secaur) Hart.

Jerry was united in marriage to Esther Klinetob on January 21, 1961 at United Brethren Church in Decatur, Indiana. He was a lifetime employee of Decatur Casting. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In his younger years, he loved working on all kinds of cars and trucks. He taught his sons and grandsons everything they know.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Esther Hart, of Decatur, Indiana; two sons, Troy (Mari) Hart and Jerry L. (Heidi) Hart, Jr., both of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Lisa A. (Patrick) DeBonis, of Bluffton, Indiana; five grandchildren, Christina Hamm, Nathan Hart, Jerry Wayne (Angela Garrett) Hart,  Jenifer Hart, Gabriella DeBonis; and five great-grandchildren, Sean, Owen, Jay, Tracy, and Katie

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Tracy Hart; five brothers, Jack, Bob, Jim, Clifton, Jr. and John Hart; two sisters, Ellen Stricker and Gladys Hart in infancy.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 3:00PM at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior with Pastor Jerry French officiating.  Burial will follow the service and take place at Decatur Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to the family, checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home.