Walter Hart Obituary

Bill, my best friend, I remember the last time I saw u, Leigh and I Drove to northern CA to Sean's to see u. U and i went out to breakfast. U told me about Nancy and family and how happy u were. I was so happy for u. We kept in touch over the years until ur passing. I miss talking to u so much and ur great hugs.

Hey Grandpa.... It's been just about 17years and I guess it's finally time I write here. I miss you terribly, I talk about you all the time and tell everyone how much they would love you. You live with me (your ashes I mean, of course) and I talk to you when I feel like I have no one else to turn to. Life's really hard right now and I wish you were here to give me a hug and cook pancakes with me while we count to 1000 for them to be perfectly cooked. We finally got the little golden rocking chair fixed, I want to pass it down to my kiddos but I'm scared that I'm going to lose the memories I have with it if I do. I know that's selfish of me and I have quite a bit of things that belonged to you so I don't know why it's so hard. Anyways, I love you and I miss you so much Grandpa.

Your Granddaughter,
Megan Biggers (Ford)

As long as I breathe your light will shine within me.

Hi Dad...it's been over 10 years and a lot of heart aches...don't know what made me come here, but here I am. Just finished reading all the love from family and friends...still missing you. I just want to call you and tell you, " I got the job!!" I hope you're still proud of me...I'm doing my best and hopefully still making you proud. I'm a "MiMi" now from Felicia Renee' his name is Elijah James and he's a Christmas baby, he'll be 5 this Christmas. You'd love him! Anddd can you believe Megan Ashley is going to be a Mommy also? She's due July 9th...I'm so hoping this healthy baby will celebrate his life on your birthday...oh how I miss you and and how I wish I could talk with you. Keep smiling Dad...I love you! Cary, "143"

I think about you daily Dad. Oh how I miss you. It has been almost 10yrs. I wish that you could meet your new great grandson Silas. I see your eyes in his eyes. I love you Dad

Still miss you everyday.

Grandpa. I guesss the guestbook is coming offline so I wanted to write one last thing. I love you. and I miss you so much. Friday's my birthday! I'll be 18. And graduation was awesome too, Christina and the boys came to see me. All 3 of them! I'm sure Christina has talked to you about the newbie. (he's pretty rad, i like him). OH! I saw star trek. The movie! I liked it and it had some of the original guys in it so i'm pretty sure you would have gone to see it. hmmm,the first one i saw with you, that i remember was tarzan. I think it was my birthday and we went to woodland park and it was a really fun day from what i remember... I'm sure that you're watching me right now laughing at how much i'm crying, but I can't help it. I love you.

Bill The guys at Barneys still miss you as I do. I miss our eating and talking. I guess God just wanted to make Heaven a better place. Rest in Peace my Friend.

Having this pop back into reality only makes me miss him more and miss you, my dear Nancy, even more. I don't know if you will view this again or see this - but I miss you and Bill. Always will! Love, Mendy

Hey Grandpa,
I was thinking about you today. It made me smile. I was sitting in Economics and we started talking about Star Trek. I remember when you'd always watch star trek every night and I couldn't ever watch because i had to go to sleep. Or when I'd wake up on sundays and we'd watch the news and how you always muted the commercials on tv. It's really sad without you around here, I miss talking to you and I know mom sure does too. The day before we all had a little more sadness in our world I spoke to you, and I will never forget that conversation. How I said I was going to be a teacher and you were so proud of me. I know I can do it, because I know that you believed in me and even though you're not physically here, I know that you still believe. I love you so much.

Dear sweet Dad ,the boys and I miss you more than words can say.I spoke to your super sweet wife today and she told me about all the beautiful comments that so many people are sharing on this web site,and she encouraged me to also go on and read all of the wonderful stories they had to share about you.I cried and I laughed ,but most of all I learned about more lives that you have touched.I have always felt special to be(daddy`s little squirt) but now more than ever I cherish every single momemt I had with you.Even though I do not enjoy typing,I MISS YOU instant messaging me and many more things that we seem to take advantage of in our busy every day lives.The boys and I feel you around us all the time now,and we are truly blessed to have such a handsome angel hangin around watching over us.Dad you are my hero and you have taught me so many things,and now even since your passing I am still learning so many things from you. And I will forever grow and bloosom in your honor .I can only hope and pray that I turn to be as great as you are.Lots of love..YOUR DAUGHTER....... CHRISTINA RAE WITTEKIEND

Wonderful Bill,

How blest we all were to be a part of your life and your spirit...even now. It must make you smile to see us all carrying "Bill lights" in our hearts. You certainly live on in many, many people.

One of the things I loved at your memorial service was the thread of your "preparedness" before leaving. I feel fortunate that I was lucky enough to have special time with you before you left. It was fun to go out to breakfast together when you and Nancy came out for Tony's retirement party in January.

One of the things I loved most about you that morning and every time I saw you was your authenticity. You had so many admirable qualities and just laid 'em out there for people to take or leave. For you, being true to yourself was the only game in town. I loved that about you most of all, I think.

Thanks, Bill, for the warm light your spirit lit in my heart. It will always be there.

With love from my heart to yours,

Sylvia

Nancy,Will and family,

We were saddened and so sorry to hear about Bill, he was always friendly and had such a good personality. I enjoyed visiting with him during karate classes while we waited for our boys. He will be missed; take care.

Julie and Daniel Knudsen

Nancy, Will & Family,

So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was always very supportive of our school and what we did. He worked with us to have Will become not only a strong young man but leader in his own right.

It's been a few years since I've seen Bill and Will but think of you guys often. God Bless.

Bill was a Farmer, Woodsman, Athlete, Husband, Father, Soldier, Medic, Leader, Seeker and Scout. He expressed a wide range of home grown American virtues that transcended into a love for God, People and all of nature. As noted Bill met the Hoehner Family in the grief-filled days after the death of our Father. He was there to help and comfort us in any way he could. Because of our common military experience, we grew close in those Dakota hills. Over the years we grew to consider each other as a brother. Last year as we rode to Raph's wedding, I asked Bill to tell me his life's story. For the next few hours he shared his tale. I believe we grew even closer. I am just now able to process his loss for me. I have pictures in my mind: The little boy, dressed up waiting for a ride to church, on the side of a country road, the young medic working hard to save a wounded soldier's life, the doting husband. I will miss you dearly, my Brother.

Dear Nancy,



I would like to express my sincerest sympathy to you and all of the rest of your family for your loss. I was very surprise to hear this very sad news. Bill and I were friends since the first grade in 1954. We shared a great deal of time together back then, attending school, playing on the play grounds when we were little, and throughout the time that he attended Bluffs School. He was a very good fellow who had a quick easy smile and an easy going way that was often hidden by his intensity and energy. We often would trade many a tale together, and occassionally shared the same interest in a girl or two. He was a great kid and I can tell that he must have continued his ways into adulthood. He will be missed. Although I haven't seen him since about 1966, I still remember the vibrant, energetic youth with the quick smile, easy laugh, short blonde hair and the burning blue eyes with tales as tall as a mountain. We had a great deal of fun together growing up, times that I recollect with great fondness. It sounds as if Bill continued to do good things through out his life and had accomplished much. I know that his loss is very hard, but if I know Bill, he will live on in all the hearts that he has touched. He always had a way about him while he was growing up and I'm sure that he has touched many peoples lives since then.



Sincerely,

Steve Jones

I will always love Bill and remember the beautiful quality of childlike wonder and honesty that he blended with a profound adult sense of responsibility and strength. He was a totally unique man, admirable, powerful, loving, and true. I am so glad you had the time with him that you did, and so sad it could not have been more. I feel sad for myself, too, that I did not have more time to get to know him better, and sad for our whole family. I know though that he will be with you always, in every way he can be.

Dear Nancy,



I wish to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Bill and I went to grade school at Bluffs and were inseparable friends for nine years, which is nearly a lifetime for a boy. We rode our bicycles all over the county, hunting, fishing, camping, and just having fun. We did many things that, fortunately, our parents never discovered, such as racing a farm tractor down the slopes of the steep hills outside Bluffs, digging elaborate tunnel systems, climbing water towers, etc. I talked to Bill a few years ago, and we caught up with our lives. I had planned to see you and Bill on my trip to Denver the last week of June. I had hoped he and I could do some hiking in the Rockies. I'm so sorry that cannot now happen.



Sincerely



Wayne

To The Family of "Bill" Hart

Sorry to have misse his services, I was out of town. I will miss his smile Frank Macon

Dad, I can't even begin to put into words how I feel at this moment. But I can tell you this, I'm extremely proud to be your son.

You always lived life to its' fullest.

You always loved with everything you had.

You always gave of yourself freely.

You always respected your fellow human being.

You always loved your friends and family.

You always put others first and yourself second.

And, you will ALWAYS be my hero, inspiration, and most importantly MY DAD.



I keep thinking about the time when You, Cary and I lived in a Van on the streets of Chicago. We didn't have two nickles to rub together. But we had a whole lot of love and each other. You always found a way to have fun. Even in the bleakest of times.



I miss you Dad.



Nancy, I Love you. You were the GREATEST thing to happen to our Dad. I truly believe that he loved you more than he has ever loved ANYONE in his life (and he was a lover). I also believe that You loved him more than anyone ever has loved him. I have always felt that if there was ever a perfect couple on earth it was you two. I have never seen so much love and respect in a relationship as you two gave to one another. It is, and will be forever what I try to strive for in my relationship with Marcy.



I love you Dad. We will see eachother again someday. until then you will forever be in my heart and in my memories.

Love your son Sean

Bill poured out love and support to the Hoehner (Nancy's) side of the family from the first day we met him, which was at our father's funeral services in 1995.



He continued to outpour unconditional love and warmth to all of us and to anyone he met. He was the best. There is no replacing Bill Hart - there is only honoring him by giving to others and by appreciating every day and everything given to us.



I will always be grateful to him for treating my sister and her family so well. He has my eternal respect and love.

When I think of Bill, I think of someone who is very loving and good at heart. Bill had a big heart and full of love for everyone. Like all of us, We all have another side. Bill was a goof ball also. The first time I ever met Bill was 24 Yrs ago when I married his double cousin John (who is a goof ball too) we said the I do's and ,we were going through the line, this man I had never laid eyes on before grabed me kissed me right on the lips, I could have ( if there had been a hole in the ground) went in, I looked at John to see what he was doing, while Bill was laughing his head off. John was just smileing like a you know what. I never did find out until afterward who he was. And for that I will never forget Bill Hart.

Nancy We all grew up hard but provailed. Bill was a wonderfull man, he loved you very much and was so proud of you, You were very blessed by God to have had him. God has his reasons for everything, in time we will all understand. Love always

When I think of Bill and the times we shared I have really good memories and there is not enough room to print them all. Bill was the tyoe of person that no matter what happned he always landed feet first. If you needed something and he could supply it he would, and if he couldnt he would find some one who could. Allthough we were not brothers in the strictest defination, we were at heart. When I think of Bill and his actions I think of our Grandfather {Bill} Hart, every one around called him windy bill, because he liked to talk. This is one of the traits we both inherited. Bill and I grew closer in the last few years and it would have been nice to have been able to spend more time with him,but the LORD needed a good right hand and something that immportant he would'nt delay.The world and our lives are better because of him. GOD has blessed.

I had the pleasure of spending time with Bill only a few times, but it was immediately evident that he was a good man with a great heart. I talked to Green Grandma a few days before Bill's unexpected departure, and I could hear her appreciation when she said Bill kept her grounded and stable. Bill was so empathetic and supportive of me and of my family, even after just meeting us. He had a wonderful sense of humor and he was so easy to talk to. Going out to dinner with him, Green Grandma, Luke, and Ris the last time I was in Colorado was full of laughs and great memories that can't be forgotten. Abbie and I both loved his great big hugs and his laugh. He was full of life, but had also had a gentle kindness, and he was so great for Green Grandma.



Green Grandma-- Mom, Abbie, and I will come see you before school starts up again. We love you so much and think of you constantly. You married a truly amazing, kind-hearted man and he is dearly missed. Give our love to Ris and Luke.

Bill will be greatly missed by those at Barney's Diner who knew him. His enlarged heart was not only physical, but also spiritual. He overflowed with kindness and generosity to others. May God enlarge our own hearts with his presence so that we too might overflow with joy and generosity to others!

Bill,

It was great getting to know you at the YMCA. What an outstanding man and one of the kindest around. Always smiling and always friendly. We'll miss you at the Y, but you'll always be remembered.

Your friend and Arm Wrestling Team Captain,

Bill Wallisch

Nancy,



Your joy and happiness with Bill spread light to all who knew you. Some gifts are bigger than others, I hope the gift of your time together comforts you as you let go of the earthly Bill as you hold his heart in yours.



Chi

Dear Bill,

I am so thankful to God that he brought you into our lives. We have been so blessed to know and love you. Thank you for always being there for Kevin and Kira. They love you and will miss you very much. You will be remembered as a great man, someone who always went above and beyond to help others. I love and miss you.

My deepest sympathy to the family

Mr. hart touched a lot of lives and will continue to look over his family.

what can you say when there are no words. Bill, you will missed, but never forgotten. Thanks for being a great co-boss





Namaste,

The God in me honors the God in you --we are one===



Nancy you are in my prayers

Nancy, I know that Ron will miss Bill alot at the office. We are both glad that we had this time to get to know both of you, but the time was too short. Love Ron & Emilie

Dear Everyone,



It was good to talk to you all by phone after the services.



I forgot to add my email.



[email protected]

Nancy, I am thinking of you.

We only met Bill once, at Caryl and Steve's wedding a couple of years ago. Our sympathies go out to Caryl and her family.

-Steve's cousin Lori and Pete

Bill was a kind man, a good man, a man who gave freely and asked for little in return. In our own hearts and mind, we will always consider ourselves blessed to have been fortunate enought to share a lifes journey with such a noble and gentle person.

Bill will be missed now and forever.

With the deepest respect and sympaty,

Hey Cousin Bill....

It seams like a long time ago, yet just yesterday we sat on the grass at the Jacksonville park for a Hart

reunion. I remember the big family hug I got and reading from your friends I see you still gave them out in abundance. I am one who knows where you got the seed for those hugs. From Grandpa Bill

whose name you share..

So now while you are up there having a bowl of ice cream(his favorite) or a piece of Grandma Ruths chocolate pie give them a big hug for me. I will try to keep the family tradition going down here.

God bless your family. Later.

The first time any of us Hoehners met Bill was during our grief over the loss of our father, who, like Bill, had left us suddenly and without warning. Bill had traveled with Nancy to support her. Under these circumstances you don't expect your sister's new boyfriend to do anything but stand by quietly and offer sympathy. But Bill surprised us by reaching out immediately with compassionate acts. He was at my mother's side offering a strong arm of support so she could walk more steadily. His arm was around my shoulder the moment I broke down. That was his nature - do what you can for others.



Even in the middle of grief and burial rituals we find moments of normal conversation. Sadness is mixed with outpourings of appreciation, the happiness of seeing people, the sharing of memories, and even a feeling of gratitude for having survived the day. During the normal moments the buzz among us Hoehners was about Bill and how impressed we were. About his having arrived at the services in military dress and giving a snappy salute to our Dad, an ex-Marine. About his kindness. About his folksy way of speaking that put us all at ease. Then came the questions. How come we haven't heard about this guy? Where did Nancy find him? Is this ramrod straight military guy a good match for our moon-maiden sister? Our speculations gave us a welcome distraction.



That was 1995, and later, after having met Bill again in more pleasant circumstances, we had a grassroots draft Bill for brother-in-law campaign going. This guy that to us had come out of the blue somehow seemed to complement our sister perfectly! A knight and his lady. Although the capstone event of marriage happened some years later, Bill had long ago established himself as a member of the family. But after the wedding he said how happy he was about the added bonus of gaining a whole pack of brothers - something he'd always wanted. We enjoyed his plain-talking ways, hearty good humor, warmth and compassion from the start.



So it is all the more bitter that he was yanked from this world to the next in a flash. Why? Was he required somewhere else in this universe so urgently? We hardly have time to collect ourselves and take it all in. Our strength now is in each other as we all focus our loving thoughts on this remarkable man who served his country and his loved ones with passion.



I offer these words in comfort to my sister Nancy, and to Bill's family and relations. Bill uplifted our spirits at a critical time. Let us do the same for each other in his memory.

There are good memories of Bill as a kid growing up in Illinois, and as a grown up who was always very thoughtful of his extended family.

Dear Nancy,

As soon as I met Bill I liked him. Although I didn't get to spend nearly as much time getting to know him as I wished, what did come across was his warm, friendly,open, approachable nature. The stories I heard him tell indicated a really strong sense of appreciation and "love of life." I could see how much he loved you and how happy he was.

Please accept my heartfelt long distance condolences. You picked a real gem of a guy. I'm glad I got to know him as much as I did. I'll miss him too. God bless you.

Dear Bill and Nancy,

God Bless you both during this time of change and challenge. I know that you each have amazing and wonderful angels. Knowing you both, how could it be otherwise? Your love and commitment to one another and to your friends and community have always inspired me.

Love always, Gail

Nancy and Family:

It is with a heavy heart, that I express my feelings of your recent loss and know that bill and I will ride a couple of grandpa motorcycles later. love Mike



I met Bill at the diner a couple of times and I fell in love with him and the way he loved life, his family and most of all his grandchildren I will never forget him.. God bless you and your family in such hard times our thoughts and prayers are with you always... Toni McCord

His departure was so sudden, unexpected and particularly distressing. Words are futile at a time like this. I feel your severe loss very deeply. May God bless you and keep you in this hour of sorrow.

Nancy,

Bill was one of the most generous, kind and caring men I have known. I am so happy to have known him and to be a part of your lives together - which was so perfect. Please know that YOU are in my heart and I am here for you at anytime. Your short but loving time with Bill are your memory treasures and will be with you always.

Bill,



You will be missed. You were one of my best friends and a terrific business partner. It was a treat having you in mine and my families' lives for the last 8 years. We love you. PS. I am sure that where you are there is a Popeye's Chicken on every corner for you.

You will always be remember by myself and my family as "Little Bill", I have fond memories of family get togethers and the fun we always had, you will be deeply missed, loved and remembered by all. Jenny Chute (Wood), Steve Chute and Family

I will always remember Bill and his huge hugs! His gentle, loving spirit always made me smile. His generousity and desire to serve in whatever way he could is such a beautiful gift. I see him now surrounded by the same love and light of God that he showed to the world. I feel blessed by his presence in my life. Thank you, Bill.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy and family,

Bill was one of the most gentle and kind men we have known. He taught both our kids to drive. He was a fun, caring and loving guy that we enjoyed knowing. Our hearts are very sad because we know how loving Bill was to you and all the kids. It's not fair. I am just so glad that we got to know him and see the joy that he brought to your life. Hang on to the precious memories that are yours forever. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Putmans

Dear Bill,



I remember how easy it was to be with you. We enjoyed "heart talk" many times. It was fun to share stories about our beloveds and marvel at how lucky we were to have found such perfect mates.



One time you carried a heavy bag of dog food down into our cellar. I knew I could ask you to do anything for us. Your generosity was boundless.



Lately we played our guitars for Dances of Universal Peace. It was really fun to make music with you.



It is so hard to say goodbye dear friend. I'll always think of you with gratitude and love. Ann

We were so sorry to hear about Bill.

Dearest Nancy, My thoughts, prayers and love go to you. I wish that I could be there to hold you, but I am sure that you have lots of support, now. Hopefully, we can see you, soon. Be good to yourself, as I know you will be. Your inner wisdom will guide you now, listen and try not to stay in your head, too much. I love you, dear sister. Evey

One of the best friends I ever had. A man that loved life, his family, his country and was a great patriot. We will miss you but you will never be forgotten. Steve & Brenda Brown

Nancy

I was sad to hear of your sudden loss. My prayers are with you.

Dear Cousin - I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet Bill, to sit next to him and to get to know him a bit at Mark's wedding reception. In that short hour or so I spent with the two of you I learned how easy Bill was to be with, what a great sense of humor and self he had, and how much in love you two were.



Given your backgrounds, I never would have put you to together in a million years yet you were perfect for each other. When you and I talked at Mary’s funeral in November it was quite obvious that you were very happy and that your life with Bill was wonderful.



Thank you for finding each other and for the chance to share that time with you. With my warmest regards, sorrow and joy… Love, Cousin Dave

So good to be able to look this up from afar and see Bill! Seeing his picture reconfirms his life and his own particular joy. Thinking of you, Nancy and your family, with love.

Kim

Theres nothing really to write, but I love you and you know it. Theres really no secrets for me to tell you because you know just about everything. I wish that we would of had time to hang out more and have alittle more fun but we did have good times. I love you all and miss you.

Bill, you brought a lot of life and uplifted those you touched. I'm glad we talked and hugged a few days before you left. Enjoy your adventure, and we will be missing you.

Dad~Nancy~



I just want you to know that I am truly missing you every second of every minute of every hour. You are my heart and soul...I wish...I wish...I wish...we had more time, love and memories. I want to thank Nancy for loving my father and me and my girls so much. You have brought joy and happiness to Dad and to us from the first day we met you. KNOW, you are LOVED! Psst! SMILE I LOVE YOU! :) (Dad)

Love always

Dear Bill, I truly looked to you as a father. A true man in my eyes. Full of love, courage, honor and generosity. You're departure has left a cavity in my soul. I love you so much and always will.

Bill will always be remembered as a dear & generous friend. He always had a positive outlook on life and that quality was like a magnet, it felt good just to know him.

I appreciate very much his support with American Driving Academy related business.

My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. I have been blessed to have known him. Most sincerely, Britt Wood

Nancy, my heart goes out to you, I am deeply sorry for your unexpected loss.I will always remember Bill for his sunny disposition, his positive attitude and his warm hugs.My thoughts and Prayers are with you, Love Helene

Precious Bill, you are in our hearts and will be a part of our lives forever. I'm so glad we shared this planet at the same time. You are much loved.

Jack and Becky Dunlap

My beloved husband, I know in my heart that you'll always be with me. It has been my great honor and deep joy to have known and loved you. Thank you for sharing your life and your unfailing love and friendhip with me and my family. Many blessings to you beloved.

Love always, Nancy