“The purpose of a life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
TL Hart was born in Morrilton, Arkansas to Cora (Inez) & Eric Hart during the Great Depression Era as a farmer, then surveyor.
His 96 years were lived to the fullest in various roles:
* Railroad Switchman
* Liberty Ship Builder
* WWII United States Merchant
* Pfeiffer Brewery – late 1950’s
* Stroh Brewery – Mid 1960’s for 30 years Retired (Maintenance Repair Engineer).
* Brownstown Fire Department (Founding Member, Fire Chief and EMT) 1960’s and 70’s
* Volunteer for the Ecorse Police Department 1960’s and 70’s
* Sargent in the United States National Guard 1970's
* Real Estate Agent 1980’s and 90’s
* Parklane Twin Towers – 1990’s Retired (Stationary Boiler Engineer).
* Hardware Store Resident Maintenance Expert
Hobbies: Licensed Instrument Pilot, wood working, aircraft restoration as an active member of the Yankee Air Museum in his 80’s, active member of the Wyandotte American Legion, dancing, yoga at 93 for the first time, movie going, historian, learning to play the organ at 93, comedian
TL enjoyed being around people and new experiences, up until the final days of his life.
The family would like to thank the staff of Anthology of Novi and Brighton Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.
Beloved husband of the late Gloria (Greek) Hart 35 years. Cherished father of Tom, Sharon, Linda, Steve, Judy with 6 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 15 great grandchildren.
Beloved husband of the late Geraldine (Magalski) Hart of 38 years.
He married Gerry in 1981, and he gained 3 additional children, Cathy with granddaughter, Elizabeth (Robert) with 4 great granddaughters, Mark (Bridget) with grandson, Joseph, and Jackie (Brenda).
***Funeral Arrangements are as follows:
Thursday, December 9, 2021; Harry J Will Funeral Home, Livonia, Michigan: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (including on site funeral service beginning at 12), with luncheon immediately following 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Cantoro, 15550 N Haggery Rd, Plymouth, Michigan (on the Mezzanine).
Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11 am – Military Burial at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, 32163 W Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may consider donations with checks made payable to: Brighton Hospice Michigan LLC and mailed to Brighton Hospice 26075 Woodward Ave, Suite 300, Huntington Woods, MI 48070.
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