Gordon Francis Hart
March 30, 1938 - August 29, 2019
Obituary
EDGERTON/MADISON - Gordon F Hart, age 81, of Edgerton, formerly of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 at Meriter Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 30, 1938, in Madison, the son of Rodney Hart and Elizabeth (Gordon) Hart.
Gordon retired to his farm in Edgerton, creating a beautiful ten-acre park from 100-year-old pastures and fields. Since childhood, he had a passionate love for the game of pool and founded Viking Cue MFG., Inc., in 1965. Gordon was active in the billiard industry itself for many years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Elliott); his children, Robin (John) Kneebone, Barry (Penny) Hart and Darcy (Douglas) Clary; grandchildren, Shawna (James) Chancy, Justin Clary, Shannon Clary, McKenzie Clary and Tasha Jungbluth; great-grandchildren, Kiana, Bryce, Cassie, Evelyn and Ava; his sister, Trudy (Connie) Stace; sister-in-law, Anita (Jerry) Currie; and a multitude of other relatives and close friends.
A celebration of Gordy's life will be held at 1170 Hillside Rd., Edgerton, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Sep 28, 2019 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Residence • 1170 Hillside Rd., Edgerton, WI 53534
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Gary Harrington
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Gordy always treated me great. He gave me a job when there was no other work out there. Good guy. God speed and my thoughts and prayers to my friends.
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Nancy Hart
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Dan Larsen and Jacque Plowman
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To the whole Hart family, I send my deepest sympathies and prayers. It’s always hard to lose someone you love but the memories will never fade. Even when you least expect it, something will make you smile and you will remember Gordy.
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Tasha jungbluth
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I remember when you used to take me to the gyros place on state street just you and I. I remember sitting at the farm with you when you came over to mow the lawn. When you and I would sit at the farm and watch movies together. I miss your laugh💕
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Nancy Hart
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Will miss you Gordy!
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Bruce Venzke
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It's with much sadness that my wife and I note Gordy Hart's passing. Our sincere condolences to Nancy, Robin, Barry, Darcy, and all of Gordy's family. A larger-than-life person has been lost, and we know he will be missed greatly.
In 1979, Gordy invited me to be his partner in a billiard room he planned to open in Madison. I accepted, moved here, and in early 1980 Rotten Rodney's Pool Hall (later re-named Campus Cue Club) opened downtown.
He and I were pretty different personalities, leading some to say "You two won't last six months together." Gordy was quite direct -- even blunt -- at times. But it was not a problem for us, because along with that quality came a street-smart, always-thinking man of much common sense. And one who always kept his word to me. In short, he was a great partner, and we remained friends long after selling the business.
RIP, Gordy.
Bruce Venzke
Jeanne Venzke