James Arthur Hart Jr, age 77, passed away on May 11, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family surrounding him. He was born on October 8, 1946 in New York to James and Genevieve Hart.

They moved to Silver Bay, MN in 1957.

He graduated from Silver Bay High School in 1964 and then graduated from UMD in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in History.

He married his wife Sharon on October 9, 1971 in Silver Bay, Minnesota.

James loved hunting, camping, fishing, woodworking and Nascar.

He is survived by wife Sharon, his son Derek and wife Erika of Schofield, Grandsons DJ of Wisconsin Rapids, Alex, Gabe and Robbie of Schofield. James is further survived by granddaughter Kayla and husband Matt Shrecengost of Antigo. As well as great-grandchildren Alexa, Lucus, and Iris of Antigo.

A Celebration of Life for James will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with a Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. at John J Buettgen Funeral Home.