Donald Wayne Hart, age 67, of La Porte, passed away on January 27, 2014 at his home.
He was born on July 4, 1946 in Evansville, IN. On April 28, 1967 he married Myrna Hart who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Donny (Lynda Wallace) Hart of Plainfield, IN, Lorie (Scott) Dittmar of Niles, MI; 2 granddaughters, Alicia and Christine Hart; step granddaughter, Tasha Dittmar; and special cousin, Michael Hart, Sr. of La Porte.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Beulah Hart Powell and his step-father, Arthur Powell.
Donald was very proud of his occupation working as a shipping helper at Bethlehem Steel. In the 1980's he worked as a first responder for the Westville Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and his wood work. He was a member of the Eagles, where he served as former Vice President and Trustee. Donald loved his grandchildren very much.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM, on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Rev. Robert Raby officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 3-7 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2014 and also from 10 AM until the time of the service on Friday at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the F.O.E. #2439, 190 West McClung Road, LaPorte, IN 46350 or The American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.