Ben Hart
January 8, 1963 ~ December 29, 2019
Bennett Joseph Hart, 56, of the rural Highmore/Harrold South Dakota area passed away Sunday morning December 29, 2019 after a courageous battle against cancer. He was at home surrounded by his family when he departed on his journey to Heaven to meet his Lord and Savior.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church in Stephan with Father Christianus Hendrik, celebrant. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service.
Ben was born January 8, 1963 in Pierre, South Dakota to Richard and Lois Hart. He attended Snake Butte Grade School south of Harrold, and Highmore High School – graduating in 1981. After graduation Ben attended Sturgis Area Vo- Tech School.
Ben’s life was dedicated to running the family ranch. He was a kind, hard-working humble man who loved his family and his work. He went about his life in a very quiet and unassuming manner but was at the same time the rock that held us all together. He was never married, but his nieces and nephews all looked to him as a father figure. He was an extremely talented craftsman…building his own house, a barn, a calving shed, a small oil shop and most recently a large machine shop which was his pride and joy. He did everything to perfection and was the heart and soul of the home place. If there was a question to be answered or a problem to be solved Ben could do it. He took great pride in his place and his cattle, and we took great pride in him. His void will be impossible to fill, but we know he lives on with us each and every day…and we will continue to ask him questions as we go.
He is survived by his parents, Richard and Lois Hart; brother, Leo Hart of the home; four sister: Teresa (Sissy) Hart of Highmore, Julie (Shane) Cowan of Pierre, Janet (Chuck) Hoss, and Lori (Craig) Latham of Goodwell, Oklahoma; one nephew, Jade (Brittany) Cowan; three nieces: Sunni Cowan (Alex Johnson), Chaney (Tyrel) Larsen, and Sadie Latham; one great niece, Veda Cowan; two great nephews, Charlie Larsen and Bennett Cowan; and many dear friends and relatives.
Ben has gone before us to prepare a place in Heaven. His final resting spot will be by the cross he built on top the hill overlooking the ranch.
The family would like to thank all friends and neighbors and Ben had a special place in his heart for the nurses and doctors who cared for him at the Helmsley Center in Pierre. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to be used towards cancer care support.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Ben's arrangements.
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My thoughts & prayers are with Ben & his family. 🕊🙏
I often think about our church family at Immaculate Conception.
Precious memories.
The community will miss Ben.
So sorry to hear about Ben. 🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to hear about your loss of Ben. Your family has our thoughts & prayers. I am proud to say that the Hart family & us were neighbors—it doesn't get any better that that. Ben & our son Kevin were the same age.
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved Ben. Please let us know if you need anything. Joey and Peg
I looked up to Ben my whole life. I couldn’t imagine a kinder person or a more genuine smile. All my sympathy to the wonderful Hart Family.
My sincere sympathy to Ben's entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So very sorry to hear about Ben. Sending prayers to each of you. May he Rest In Peace!
We have all been blessed knowing Ben. He was so kind and loved by all. May the Lord wrap his arms around his family and hold them through the grieving process. I will continue to pray for the family and send my love always!!!!!!!! I am so sorry for this horrific loss!!
Ben was always a good guy, and I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss, Ben was wonderful person. My thought and prayers go out to the family.
I'm sorry sorry hear about Ben. I only remember him as a toddler but I remember the rest of your family well from when I worked with Uncle Breezy in the summers. My deepest sympathies.
May Ben’s family and loved ones find some comfort and peace through the support of their communities and in knowing the many lives Ben had touched. It had been a long time since I had seen Ben, happy to know he never changed his kindness, hardworking, solid as a rock character. Rest In Peace good man.
So sorry to hear about Ben. He was such a kind and gentle soul. He always had such an infectious smile and loved to hear him laugh. When ever I smell a cigar I'll think of Ben. He fought a good fight but God called him home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Babby and John
So very sorry for your loss. No words can every take the pain away. Treasure the memories. Ben was exceptional person. So sorry that your family is going through this.
Thoughts and prayers for Ben's family
To all the Hart Family you have my sincerest condolences.
My sympathy to all of the Hart family in the loss of someone so special to you. I didn’t know Ben but he sounds like an admirable man who loved his life in the country. May you find comfort in the memories you all have and each other.
So sorry to hear about Ben. Thoughts and Prayers to the Hart Family
Ben was one of the good ones. Rest in peace my old classmate, you will live on in my fond memories.
So sorry to here of Ben’s passing!!! He was always a very kind person. I hadn't talked to him for years but recently had a chance to talked to him a few times in the store in Pierre. Such a Great guy!!!