Robert L Hart, Sr., 83, of Greenwood, IN passed away on April 12, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be held at Southport Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN from 11 AM to 1 PM, Wednesday, April19, 2017 with a memorial service immediately following. Mr. Hart will be entombment at Washington Park East Cemetery. Mr. Hart was born to Hubert H and Flora Hart (Featherston) on January 30, 1934 in Indianapolis.

Mr. Hart served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Following his commitment to his country, he started a career in the publishing industry as a printer and service technician. Mr. Hart was always intrigued by technology and how it could make life safer and better. He held several patents, with his most notable, The Opto-Interlock System, utilizing fiber optics in the mid-seventies envisioning what the world would look like today. He retired as a Superintendent of Building and Grounds for IPS.

Mr. Hart is survived by his wife of sixty years, Mary Lou Hart (Stapert); daughter, Julie Richard (Morris); sons, Robert L Hart, Jr. and Mark A Hart (Laura); granddaughters, Chloe Lechuga (Hart), Abby Hart and Katie Hart; grandsons, Nick Richard, Dustin Richard, Christopher Merry and Kyle Hart; great-granddaughters, Amber Richard, Alicia Lechuga and Lili Lechuga; & great-great granddaughter, Ellie Webb.

Indiana Funeral Care is honored to serve Robert Hart Sr and his family during this difficult. We encourage you to leave an online condolence for the family at www.indianafuneralcare.com