Henry "Hank" A. Hart

Henry is survived by his children, Julie Hart, Patti (Hart) Lisberg (William Lisberg), and David Hart (Darcy Chamberlin); his grandchildren Adam Hart, Nathan Hart, Amy Lisberg, and Aaron Lisberg (Ela Martopullo); and his great-granddaughter, Leah Lisberg.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Alfred Hart and the late Elsie (Jung) Hart, and brother of the late Betty (Hart) Harris. Henry received a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he taught before entering the Navy. He served on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific where he was in charge of the radar and radio equipment.

After returning from the war, Henry started his own business testing equipment and machinery for industrial clients. He later founded Control Products Corporation in Chicago. The company produced control panels, thermocouples, and motor drives. Products were used in various applications including nuclear reactors, ski lifts, bakery ovens, glass manufacturing, and a NASA wind tunnel.

Henry was a legend among his family and friends for his ability to fix everything mechanical. He maintained the family washer and dryer well beyond their predicted life, much to Lora’s chagrin. He drove several cars more than 100,000 miles, events which the family celebrated.

Henry and Lora enjoyed the company of many friends from their Hyde Park days, the North Shore Couples Club, and North Star Camp. Henry and Lora spent many years at Post Camp, enjoying the great north woods, the fine dining, and the occasional caught fish. North Star was Henry’s first camp experience and he loved it.

Henry and Lora spent winters in Florida, first in Fort Pierce and then later in Bonita Springs. They added a new network of friends. Friends and family from up north visited often.

The couple were intrepid travelers. They enjoyed many trips with their family and friends.

Henry had a powerful intellectual curiosity. He rarely met a problem that he could not solve. And he solved problems with great attention to detail. He said “If you're going to do a job, do it right.”

Henry loved his family. He took great joy in being a grandfather.

Henry was cherished by his loving nieces and nephews, many of whom learned the meaning of hard work, discipline, and spelling while working summers at Control Products. He was revered by his wonderful caregivers, Andy and Marilla, and his nurse, Wendy.

A memorial service is planned for Friday, August 16, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at:

Congregation Am Shalom

840 Vernon Avenue

Glencoe, IL

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Henry’s name may be made to IIT online at https://give.iit.edu/memorial

or by mail to:

The Illinois Institute of Technology

Armour Engineering Scholarship Fund

Hart Memorial

10 W. 35th Street #1700

Chicago, IL 60616