Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthNov 28, 1937, Castine, Darke County, Ohio [16910]
DeathJun 4, 2018, Greenville, Darke County, Ohio [16910]
BurialSaint Johns Lutheran Cemetery (Saint Johns), 7418 Marker Road (Ohio State Route 121), Greenville, Darke County, Ohio [16910]
FatherWillard Roy HART (1903-1968)
MotherMartha A. KIRKHOFF (1908-2000)
Spouses
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Everett Leon HART
Everett Leon Hart, 80, passed away peacefully in the presence of family after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born at home outside of Castine, Ohio November 28, 1937 to Roy and Martha Kirkhoff Hart, the fourth of five children, graduating from New Madison High School in 1955. He began working for Corning Glass and worked with his family on the farm until his mother told him it was time to get married. He then met his wife Constance Lou Stonerock and they were married Sept 27, 1959, settling in Greenville.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Elden, Willard, and Leonard Hart and a niece Kristen Ream
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he will be deeply missed by his, daughter Dr. Roxanne Cech of Marietta, son Gregory (Laura) of Oakwood, the greatest joys of his life, grandchildren: Andrew Cech, Stephanie Cech, Connor Hart, Garrett Hart, and Kellen Hart, sister Susan Begley of Garden Grove California, and sister and brother in law Susan and Dennis Ream of Kettering, sister in law Henrietta Hart as well as many nieces and nephews.
Everett was a natural born engineer and knew how to make machine work. In his younger years, he worked at Corning Glass as a mechanic for twenty years. He loved working on cars and his car reportedly never idled under 30 mph. Extending his work on fast cars, he was on the pit crew for Chick Hale at Eldora Speedway. He hung spouting with his father in law and dug ditches. But in 1973 he started Nu-Way Farm Systems and became a well-known and respected steel contractor. He developed innovations which were copied nationally but was best known for all the work he did for farmers getting their grain bins up and working every year.
One of the most important events in his life was becoming a charter member of Toastmasters International Club in Greenville. He attributed much of his personal development to that organization and was quick to encourage other to join. Those skills enabled him to provide leadership to several organizations, including the Darke County Chamber of Commerce, where he served on the agriculture committee, Chamber Ambassador, and as president in 1977. He was named Businessman of the Year. His Christian faith was at the center of his being and was involved in leadership at St. John Lutheran Church many years and later was welcomed by the congregation of Oakland Church of the Brethren. Known to play as hard as he worked, Everett was a sportsman. Over the year he played all sports, mostly playing golf with the Corning guys and 4 wheeling and snowmobiling across the northern US with his buddies. His passion was restoring antique machinery and he was well known for the most beautiful John Deere tractors and loved showing them at the fair. He led the implement dealers for many years.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 in the Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 Horatio-Harris Creek Road, Bradford, with Pastors John Sgro, Dr. Fred Bernhard and Peter Menke co-officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery near Greenville. [16910]
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Elden, Willard, and Leonard Hart and a niece Kristen Ream
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he will be deeply missed by his, daughter Dr. Roxanne Cech of Marietta, son Gregory (Laura) of Oakwood, the greatest joys of his life, grandchildren: Andrew Cech, Stephanie Cech, Connor Hart, Garrett Hart, and Kellen Hart, sister Susan Begley of Garden Grove California, and sister and brother in law Susan and Dennis Ream of Kettering, sister in law Henrietta Hart as well as many nieces and nephews.
Everett was a natural born engineer and knew how to make machine work. In his younger years, he worked at Corning Glass as a mechanic for twenty years. He loved working on cars and his car reportedly never idled under 30 mph. Extending his work on fast cars, he was on the pit crew for Chick Hale at Eldora Speedway. He hung spouting with his father in law and dug ditches. But in 1973 he started Nu-Way Farm Systems and became a well-known and respected steel contractor. He developed innovations which were copied nationally but was best known for all the work he did for farmers getting their grain bins up and working every year.
One of the most important events in his life was becoming a charter member of Toastmasters International Club in Greenville. He attributed much of his personal development to that organization and was quick to encourage other to join. Those skills enabled him to provide leadership to several organizations, including the Darke County Chamber of Commerce, where he served on the agriculture committee, Chamber Ambassador, and as president in 1977. He was named Businessman of the Year. His Christian faith was at the center of his being and was involved in leadership at St. John Lutheran Church many years and later was welcomed by the congregation of Oakland Church of the Brethren. Known to play as hard as he worked, Everett was a sportsman. Over the year he played all sports, mostly playing golf with the Corning guys and 4 wheeling and snowmobiling across the northern US with his buddies. His passion was restoring antique machinery and he was well known for the most beautiful John Deere tractors and loved showing them at the fair. He led the implement dealers for many years.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 in the Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 Horatio-Harris Creek Road, Bradford, with Pastors John Sgro, Dr. Fred Bernhard and Peter Menke co-officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery near Greenville. [16910]
Obituary Online notes for Constance Lou (Spouse 1)
Constance L Hart
January 29, 1941 – December 12, 2024
Constance Hart, born on January 29, 1941, in Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. She was 83 years old.
Connie was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Everett Hart; her parents, Charles and Velma Stonerock; and her niece Kristen Ream.
A woman of many talents and passions, Connie was an accomplished painter and brought joy to those around her through her creative endeavors. She was involved in her community through her leadership roles in the Ohio Federation of Women's Club, where she served as President and as a member of the Red Hat Society.
Connie had a gift for bringing smiles to others. She delighted audiences by portraying Mrs. Claus in skits for various groups – a role that perfectly captured her warm and generous spirit.
Her legacy of love, creativity, and service will be cherished by all those who knew her.
The family will receive friends on Saturday December 28, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM with services starting at 11:00 AM in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the St. John Church Cemetery of Greenville.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Kristen Ream Scholarship Fund in care of Denise.Kettering dream builders denise@colonnadesmgt.com [16907]
January 29, 1941 – December 12, 2024
Constance Hart, born on January 29, 1941, in Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. She was 83 years old.
Connie was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Everett Hart; her parents, Charles and Velma Stonerock; and her niece Kristen Ream.
A woman of many talents and passions, Connie was an accomplished painter and brought joy to those around her through her creative endeavors. She was involved in her community through her leadership roles in the Ohio Federation of Women's Club, where she served as President and as a member of the Red Hat Society.
Connie had a gift for bringing smiles to others. She delighted audiences by portraying Mrs. Claus in skits for various groups – a role that perfectly captured her warm and generous spirit.
Her legacy of love, creativity, and service will be cherished by all those who knew her.
The family will receive friends on Saturday December 28, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM with services starting at 11:00 AM in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the St. John Church Cemetery of Greenville.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Kristen Ream Scholarship Fund in care of Denise.Kettering dream builders denise@colonnadesmgt.com [16907]