Patrick Dennis Hart

Patrick Dennis Hart obituary, Hartford, WI

Patrick Dennis Hart

Patrick Hart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shimon Funeral Home on Dec. 9, 2025.
Born to Life December 30, 1947 (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Born to Eternal Life December 5, 2025 (Ocala, Florida).
"Pat", "Pippy", "Grandpa Pat" or "Dad",
Pat loved Hunting, Fishing, Cooking, The Packers, The Brewers, The Badgers and spending time with family and friends. Pat was a Boilerman-Fireman in the US Navy, he served on the USS O'Kanegan during the Vietnam War and was a plank owner of USS St. Louis (LKA-116). He married Rene' A Rateau on February 16, 1977, they raised 3 beautiful children together, Shawn, Kelly and Doug.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Ruth Maher; daughter, Shawn Hart; granddaughter, Lee Sattler; sister, RuthAnn Maher; brother, John Maher; sister-in-law, Joyce Hart; Nephew, Josh Maher; Niece, Lisa Hart.
He is survived by his wife, Rene' Hart; daughter, Kelly (Walter) Bell, along with their children Calvin (Nisa), Leah, and Erin; and son, Doug (Crystal) Hart, along with their children Quade, Ruby, and Tuscan. He is also survived by his siblings Robert Hart, Sally (Allan) Maas, James Maher, and Thomas Maher; grandchildren Terri Brodell and Alfred Sattler; and great-grandchildren Lucas and Maddilynn Bell. Pat leaves behind brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many friends.
He will be missed, but never forgotten
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