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.