Robert Dale “bob” Hart, age 67, of Stanton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home. Bob was born July 5, 1959, in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Ronald and Tressie (Patton) Hart. The family lived in many different places throughout the years. Bob graduated from the Rock Port High School in 1977 and then the family moved To Red Oak, Iowa. Bob worked in the tree trimming business, worked for Pella in Shenandoah, the Farmers Mercantile, Johnson Controls and Parker Hannifan in Red Oak. He was united in marriage to Leslie Mertes on April 21, 2021. They made their home near Stanton, Iowa. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and having lots of fun.

Preceding him in death were his parents; Survivors include his wife: Leslie Hart of Stanton, Iowa; sons: Kyle Elwood and fiancé Carrie Daugherty of Cumberland, IA and Seth Hart and fiancé Ashley Lewis of Red Oak, IA; step-sons: Trevor Mertes of Coin, IA and Tyler Bears of Australia; grandchildren: Melody Hart of Red Oak, IA; and Charlie, Jonathan, and Avery Mertes of Coin, IA; brother: Gary Hart and wife Joanne York of Bentonville, AR and Anngie McArdle of Red Oak, IA; brother-in-law: Todd Mertes of Brownsville, NE; sister-in-law: Carla Cross of Nebraska City, NE; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at a time to be determined.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.