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Larry Eugene Hart passed away on November 9, 2021 at his home. Larry was born August 26, 1937, the only child of Alva & Doris (Poortinga) Hart in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Lincoln High School and was active in band, cross country, and track. After graduating, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a musician and a Drum Major in the Navy Band.
After returning to Des Moines, he worked at the Armstrong/Pirelli Tire Company for 30 plus years until his retirement in 1990.
Larry was an avid leader in the Boy Scouts of American for 50 plus years. He enjoyed genealogy and his pet dogs. He was also an active member of Fort Des Moines Methodist Church.
Larry was married to his wife, Irene, and the had 3 sons; Roger, Curtis, & Craig. They were "lifelong southsiders".
Those left to cherish his memories are Roger (Kathy) Hart of Norwalk, IA; Curtis (Claire) of San Antonio, TX; Craig Hart of Redfield, IA; and 4 grandchildren Brian, Jonathan, Patrick, Jessi; and 1 great-grandchild Paisley.
He was precedded in death by his parents, wife Irene, and grandson Steven.
