Harry Hart

Harry Hart obituary, Knoxville, IA

Harry Hart

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Harry Hart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Knoxville on Feb. 26, 2026.
Harry Hart, 89, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Knoxville, Iowa surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Pierschbacher's in Knoxville. A visitation will take place at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Harry and Elaine will be buried together at Gullion Cemetery.

Harry is survived by daughters, Tania (Allan) Cook and Tarene (Joe Kennedy) Van Polen; grandson, Lance Van Polen; sister, Germaine Whitlatch; favorite niece, Sharon Allspach; and his loving dog, Maddie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine on March 1, 2025; parents: Ralph and Lucy Hart, and many loving pets over the years.

Memorials in Harry's name may be directed to Marion County Humane Society or Job Point (400 Wilkes Blvd, Columbia, MO. 65201) to provide Highway Maintenance & Repair Scholarships to at-risk youth and adults; or to the Attica Methodist Church.

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