Joseph Lee Hart
April 3, 1948 ~ June 5, 2018
Joseph Lee Hart, 70, of Kennedy Circle, died at 5:27 p.m. May 31, 2018, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Joseph was born April 3, 1948, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Clifford H. and Bette Holdridge Hart. He married Carolyn Boyle August 2, 1975. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served 1970 to 1973, and a graduate of University of Nebraska. Joseph worked for Cummins Engine Co. and Cummins Accounts as a computer systems specialist. He was a member of Community Church of Columbus where he had taught Sunday school at the kindergarten and first grade level. He also helped with Vacation Bible School at the church and volunteered at Turning Point. Joseph enjoyed camping, woodworking, and most of all, serving others. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid Andy Griffith fan. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Coleman officiating. Military rites will be presented by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Calling will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; son, Brian Joseph Hart of Chicago; daughters, Sarah (Kevin) Wierschke of Burke, Virginia, and Emily (Erik) Nelson of Indianapolis; brothers, Herb (Winnie) Hart of Colorado and Tom (Doreen) Hart of North Carolina; a sister, Bette Fundenberger of Missouri; and grandchildren, Samantha, Danielle and Luke Wierschke, and Eli and Everett Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Easterling. Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Church of Columbus or Donor’s choice of charity. Arrangements provided by the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet.
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe you were the best friend I could ever have. I will so much miss your love and caring you gave to my family and kids. You and Carolyn both were the best neighbors I could ever have. You always made me and my kids feel special. You always remember all of our birthdays. You made every effort to come to their graduations and weddings. I know you are in a great place by we down here will really miss you. I am sure your kids will keep your memories so their kids will know who there grandpa was. Prayers to all of you. Joe loved you all.
Joe was one of the kindest men I have ever known. His heart was full of love and caring for others. May time help heal your grief and fill your hearts with wonderful memories of this gracious man. Judy Massengill
We are so sad to hear about Joe’s passing. Our hearts ache for you and your family! I’m sorry it has been so long since we have seen each other but I think of you and your sweet mother often. I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Janice Lawrence (and my mother Virginia Lawrence)