Gerald Lynn Hart, 81, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at his residence.

He was born September 5, 1943, in Johnson City, New York, to Willard J and Lou M. (Pitkin) Hart.

Mr. Hart honorably served in the U.S. Air Force.

Gerald enjoyed fishing and golfing and was an avid New York Yankee fan.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara J. (Elsemore) Hart of Kendallville; a daughter, Heleene (Jeff) Johnson of Auburn; two granddaughters, Rikki (Cameron) Stuttle of Warren and Rachel (Josh) Busby of Warrenton, Missouri; and three great-grandchildren, Cohen Stuttle, Hannah Busby, and Emma Busby.

There will be no visitation or services.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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