Harry A. Hart, II

Harry A. Hart II, 74, longtime resident of Bovey, MN died Friday, May 23, 2025, at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown, MN.  He was born July 6, 1950, to Harry A. and Helen M. (Holmes) Hart Sr. in Pontiac, MI.  He graduated from Avondale High School with the class of 1968.  After high school, Harry proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was united in marriage with Sheila (Butterfield) on January 24, 1975, in Oceanside, CA.  They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in January.  Harry was employed with Minnesota Power throughout his career retiring as a Gen Ops Coordinator. Harry was a member of the Lawrence Lake American Legion.

     Harry was very involved with sports, especially baseball.  He coached every level of girls' fastpitch and slowpitch softball.  He was the assistant coach for over 20 years with Itasca Community College fastpitch, he volunteered coaching little league baseball, umping games, and just enjoyed helping the kids at all levels of the sport.  Harry also was a key part in the development and creation of the baseball fields in Lawrence Lake and Balsam. He was a member of the local bowling league for many years and kept a 200 average throughout his career.   His ultimate pastime though was fishing, especially with his oldest grandson, Zachary.   

          Harry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sheila Hart, Carlton, MN, daughters, Melissa (Chad) Ross, Cloquet, MN, and Amanda (Josh) Bildeaux, Nashwauk, MN, sister, Sandra (Bill) Otzenberger, Alger, MI, four grandchildren, Zachary Ross, Nicholas Ross, Bailee (Angel) Bildeaux, and Jake Bildeaux, along with his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Helen.

          A gathering of family and friends, including the visitation for Harry will be from 1:00-3:30 pm, Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine.  A private interment will be at a later date.  Arrangements are with Peterson Funeral Chapel of Coleraine, MN. 

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