John R. Hart

John R. Hart, 82, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on March 28, 1937, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Cliff Hart and the late Gaynel (Secaur) Hart. John was united in marriage to Emily Knittle on December 7, 1971, in Decatur, Indiana. She preceded him in death on February 7, 2012.

John was employed at Schwartz Ford for 22 years. He also worked five years at Fleetwood retiring in 1999, and worked part-time for Paul Faurote.

He loved wood working and enjoyed restoring old homes. He loved his family and his old dog, Nipper.

John is survived by a step-son, John Kiser Jr. of Texas; brother, Jerry (Esther) Hart of Decatur, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Clifford Jr., Jim, Jack and Bob Hart; and two sisters, Gladys Hart in infancy and Ellen Striker.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur with calling one hour prior to the service on Friday. Pastor Harold Klinker will be officiating with burial following in Decatur Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to the family (Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes).

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana