Beryl Hart Jr.

Beryl Hart Jr., 86, Greenwood, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, June 4, at Evergreen Cemetery in Medford.

Beryl Hart Jr. was born on Dec. 26, 1935, in Neillsville, to Beryl Sr. and Velma (nee Ehlert) Hart, where he was raised and received his education. He served in the U.S. Army from Aug. 26, 1954, until his honorable discharge on Aug. 23, 1957. Beryl was united in marriage to Betty J.A. Dassow on May 12, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. He worked for a short time on a dairy hauling milk, and then they moved to Marshfield where he was employed at Owen Block. Beryl later went to work for Wick’s in Marshfield, where he assembled heating ductwork. They moved to Loyal in 1981, and he continued working at Wick’s until retiring after six months shy of 40 years with the company. He had many interests, but especially enjoyed taking long walks, collecting cars, hunting, fishing, and playing cards.

Beryl is survived by his children: David Hart of Greenwood, Rosemarie (Paul) Salzwedel of Marshfield, Dennis Hart of Marshfield, Rita (Larry Jr.) Schreiner of Rozelleville, and Donald (Lori) Hart of Granton; 13 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; one brother: Marvin Hart of Wausau; one sister: Birdine Behling of Medford; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty, on May 4, 2012; one son: Daniel P. Hart, in September 1969; one grandchild: Kaitlyn R. Hart; and four brothers: Bradley, Chester, Leon and Harold Hart.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home of Loyal is assisting the family with arrangements.

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