Michael R. Hart, 69, of Bethesda, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Acuity Specialty Hospital. Son of the late Harold Dean Hart and Marjorie J. Haught Hart, Michael was born February 1, 1947 in Ashtabula, Ohio An avid hunter, he enjoyed guns, automobiles, horses, cattle, and music; but above all else, his family was greatest love and most precious gift. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Matthew Hart and Joseph Nelson. Michael is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kathy Hart of Bethesda, Ohio; daughters, Jill (Larry) Showalter of Bethesda, Ohio, Jen Cook of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Tiffany Hart-Gatten, Stephanie Lucas, Jessica Leek, all of Barnesville, Ohio; sons, Jeff Hart, Jeffrey (Alyssa) Leek, all of Bethesda, Ohio, Michael (Lisa) Nelson of Maynard, Ohio; 24 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Susan Swackhamer of Belpre, Ohio; and loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome to visit, Friday from 11 a.m., until the time of service, beginning at 1 p.m., Kelly Kemp Braido Patron Funeral Homes & Crematory, 322 N. Main Street, Bethesda, Ohio. Interment will follow at Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, Ohio. Those wishing to share a fond memory or their condolences, please visit: