He attended Manasquan High School and matriculated to Clemson University for his degree in Mechanical Engineering. In his junior year, shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he joined many of his fellow cadets enlisting in the US Army. As a Corporal in 275th Infantry, 70th Division, he was deployed prior to the Battle of the Bulge during which he was captured and held in a German POW Camp until released by the Russian Army in 1945.
Upon returning to the States, he met Patricia Celia Schaaf, and they married on Dec 22, 1945. He returned to Clemson, finished his education and returned to Atlantic City to take a position in the Atlantic City Electric Company. He joined the Masonic Lodge in Cape May, NJ where he was a loyal member for 71years.
He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years Patricia and survived by his daughters Lisbeth Iodice (Argent) and Susan Hornfeld (Roy), Granddaughter Susan Pinagel (Dick), Great grandchildren Aubrey Cruz and Shannon Cruz.
His memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00am. In the Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin during which he will be honored for his service to the country and a life well lived.
In lieu of flowers please contribute in his name to G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of NE Florida, Inc. (greatrescue.org) a Golden Retriever rescue site. Mr. Van Wart, a long- time dog lover, would personally attest to the healing abilities of devoted companion dogs.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.
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