Richard D. Hardwick

Richard D. Hardwick, age 78, a resident of rural Portland in Madison Township, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home. 

            Richard was born on March 22, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio the son of Harold Hardwick and Janette (Moore) Strait.  He was a self-employed carpenter for many years.  Richard was married to Delores Lairson and she passed away in 2003. 

            Survivors include:

            3 daughters:  Rebecca Bruce – Haines City, Florida

                                  Cindy Farmer (husband Gary) – Bartow, Florida

                                  Victoria Payne (husband James) – Ft. Recovery, Ohio

            1 son:  Harland Hardwick – Lakeland, Florida

            1 step-daughter:  Jayne Mohler – Muncie, Indiana

            4 brothers:  Gary Hardwick – Portland, Indiana

                                William Hardwick –Saratoga, Indiana

                                Anthony Hardwick (wife Stevi) – Union City, Indiana

                                Michael Hardwick – Union City, Indiana

            7 sisters: Jeanie Panzurick (husband John) – Portland, Indiana

                           Susie Quirarte (husband Ramiro) – Ansonia, Ohio

                           Sherry Bentacourt (husband George) – Bowling Green, Ohio

                           Cindy Culler – Milford, Indiana

                           Margaret Mote – Union City, Indiana

                           Marilyn Lay (husband Gary) – St. Cloud, Florida

                           Molly Keller (husband Charles) – Bryant, Indiana

            Step-mother:  Doris Hardwick – rural Portland, Indiana

            14 grandchildren and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren

Private family services will be held at a later date. 

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