David W. Bart

1945 - 2018

David W. Bart

Lafayette - David W. Bart, 73

David William Bart, a lifelong resident of Lafayette, died at 3:37pm on March 13, 2018, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 19, 1945, in Lafayette, IN, to the late John S. Bart and Betty Ellen (Lynch) Bart.

He was a 1963 graduate of Jefferson High School and received an Associate's Degree in Applied Science (Industrial Supervision) from Purdue University.

On November 4, 1967, he married the former Maureen E. Callahan in Lafayette. She survives.

He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1966 to 1972.

Dave worked at Duncan Electric from 1963 to 1972 and at Fireproof Garage as a salesperson from 1972-1973. He then worked as a receiving clerk and electrician at Eli Lilly and Company from 1973 until his retirement in 2000.

In his retirement he enjoyed working with one of his best friends, Dave Hurtt, restoring cars and working on houses. He enjoyed visiting with friends at Mary Lou Donuts in the mornings and his church retirees at Burger King. He was a wonderful son, husband, dad, brother, and uncle, and loved his family more than all else.

Dave was a lifelong member of the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church where he served many years on various committees, and as a Deacon, Elder, and Head Usher.

He enjoyed cars, especially Corvettes and muscle cars, and had been a member of the Lafayette Corvette Club since 1972. He enjoyed showing in and attending many classic car shows over the years.

Surviving with his wife of fifty years is their daughter, Lisa Marie Wheeler (husband Jason), granddaughter Bess Alexandria Wheeler, and brother, John Richard Bart (wife Cindy); he is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, his nieces and nephews, and his great and great-great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a plethora of close friends and neighbors who meant the world to him.

Visitation will take place from 5-8 PM on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Hippensteel Funeral Home in Lafayette. Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Lafayette Christian Reformed Church - 1200 Tippecanoe St, Lafayette, IN 47904 and friends may visit one hour prior. Interment at Meadowview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church or Lafayette Christian School. Please share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.

The family would like to thank IU Hospice for their great help the last few weeks, along with all of our family and friends who helped through this journey.