Carl Wilbur Hart

Carl Wilbur Hart Carl Wilbur Hart, age 89, a resident of Hale, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012, at Life Care Center, Carrollton, Missouri. Carl Wilbur Hart, was born the son of Arthur and Nellie (Graves) Hart, north of Hale on November 8, 1922, near Morgan School, the same school he attended. Carl farmed until April 1944 when he entered the Army with the 42nd Rainbow Division of the 7th Army, 232nd Infantry, Company E as a machine gunner. He served in the European Theatre which included The Battle of the Bulge as well as other major battles. He helped liberate the infamous Dachau concentration camp and was assigned as prison guard in Austria which held Hitler's high-ranking Nazi officers for the Nurnberg trial in Germany. He began working for Brammer Produce on March 1, 1949. He was "grinding feed" when Floyd and Hazel Dye owned Dye Phosphate & Grain and continued with MFA until January 2004 when a diabetic infection caused the below knee amputation of his right leg. Carl married Donna Sharleen Goff on May 27, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 16, 1996. Carl moved to Livingston Manor Care Center in Chillicothe, Missouri in November, 2004 and sold his home to Robert Mattox in the spring of 2006. In November 2011 he moved to Life Care Center in Carrollton, Missouri. He was a member of the Hale Tractor Pullers, The Rainbow Division Veterans Association and was a life member of VFW Post 3464 in Hale. He was also a member of the Fairland Baptist Church. Carl loved trains, tractors, and quite the animal lover. And he always wanted to keep up with everything in Hale. He enjoyed sharing his war experiences and memorabilia with the staff and visitors at both nursing homes and area schools including students from Park University in Parkville, Missouri. He shared his memories with one thought in mind - making sure the younger generations are aware of the horrific events of World War II. To add to his pride of serving our country, Carl was presented with The Bronze Star Medal in a ceremony at the Armory in Chillicothe, Missouri in 2008 by U.S. Representative Sam Graves. His greatest enjoyment was the many visits from family and friends - especially those who made sure "Uncle Carl" and "Daddy" had everything he needed and more! He is survived by his daughter Karlene Hart of Hale, Missouri; one brother Harold Hart and wife Bonnie; many devoted nieces and nephews which include Joyce Hackett, Dianna and Larry Sewell, Larry and Candy Hart, Helen and Steve Judy, Janet and Terry Boley, Laura and Tony Livingston, Mary Kay and Donny Richards and their families; cousins; and a host of longtime friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sister Jennie Key. Funeral services will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Hale, Missouri, on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. A family visitation will be held at Lindley Funeral home Hale, Missouri, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and also on Thursday, March 29, 2012, one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call the Lindley Funeral Home, Hale, Missouri, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from 12 noon until 9:00 p.m. Burial will be held in the Hale Memorial Gardens, Hale, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army and/or the Hale VFW Post #3464 and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Hale, Missouri.