Racine- Arthur L. Dessart, 69, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. A lifetime resident, Art was born in Racine on May 8, 1939 to the late Arthur J. and Eveline (nee: Mevis) Dessart. He was employed for many years as a security officer at Jacobsen Mfg. Art also worked for SC Johnson Wax. Art was an accomplished musician. As an extremely talented guitarist, he had a great appreciation for classic, country and jazz music. Above all, he was happiest when in the surroundings of his entire family and circle of friends. Surviving are his loving wife of 17 years, Muyga (nee: Kim); father, Arthur J. Dessart; brother, Robert (Barbara) Dessart; nieces, Beverly (Steve) Morin and Beth (David) Bradshaw; and devoted friends, Kwang Lee and Ryan Reed. Art was preceded in death by his mother, Eveline. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 10:00 am. Cremation will follow the services. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 9-10 am.