Hart, Gerald Alde, "Jerry' age 94, of Palm City, passed away on February 26, 2017.

He was born on October 19, 1922 in Montreal, Canada, and came to Detroit, MI, the same year with his parents. During World War II he flew 55 combat missions with the 474th Fighter Group from Warmwell, England, in P-38 fighters. He was shot down by ground fire over France on July 19, 1944 and was a prisoner of war in Stalag VII at Sagan, Germany, for almost a year until liberated by the Allies. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat, the Air Medal with six oak clusters, and the Presidential Unit Citation. Upon returning to civilian life, he joined his father in the family business and remained very active in the Air Force Reserve where he was promoted to the brigadier general. He re-located the family business to South Florida. When he was younger, Jerry was an avid sportsman. He was considered one of the top archers to come out of MI and received three record trophy fish awards from Field and Stream. He enjoyed playing golf the past three decades at Pipers Landing Golf and Yacht Club where he also served as Board President and on several committees. He was predeceased by his first wife, Bernadette and son William Michael. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Palm City, daughter Pamela Brown of Daytona Beach and granddaughter Tracy Nietert of Weston.

A memorial service will be held, 3:00 PM, Friday, March 3, 2017 at Forest Hills Funeral Home Palm City Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made in Jerry's memory to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave, Palm City, FL 34990.

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