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James Hardinger Obituary
Jim was born August 15, 1931 in Marshfield, the son of Frank and Marie (Weis) Hardinger. He graduated from Marshfield High School. He worked as a Postal Carrier for the US Postal Service. On October 5, 1957 James was united in marriage to Caroline "Carrie" Nikolai.
Mr. Hardinger cherished time spent at the lake house with family, friends and especially his children and grandchildren. He was a very active member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. James was an avid Hosta gardener who enjoyed cooking. He was also a talented carpenter that build two different houses for his wife. Those who know him best will always remember him for his warm spirit and love of making candy.
Jim is lovingly survived by his wife, Carrie; children, Sharon Bruns, Linda (Rick) Adrian, Steve Hardinger, Donna Hardinger, and Janice Hardinger; and grandchildren, Jason (Lynn) Bruns, Ryan Bruns, Holly Bruns, Stephanie Adrian, Aubrey Barber, and Caleb Barber. He is further survived by a sister Arlene Ledger; as well as, many other family and friends. He will truly be missed!
His parents, Frank and Marie; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; as well as a son-in-law, Bob Bruns all preceded James in death.
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May 25, 2012
We send prayers and beautiful memories of our cousin Jim ...he was such a gentle man. May the Lord bless all his family and his sister Arlene and family too. Jerry and Clara Lou Welch Sauer DePere, WI
May 23, 2012
Carrie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. You have my deepest sympathy.
I am so grateful to have met Jim, thanks to Linda. He was such a nice person. We rightly dubbed Jim "The Hosta King". His love for gardening and especially Hosta's was very contagious. He loved sharing with us and I am sure that Heaven will be filled with many beautiful Hosta gardens, now that Jim is there to care for them.
Bless you all. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Marge Laessig
(Stratford Garden Club)
Lisa Sternweis-Torres
May 20, 2012
Jan, Carrie, and family,
So sad for your loss! Jim was a wonderful man and I'm glad we had the chance to get together last fall. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. He now sings with the Lord in Heaven!
May 20, 2012
Carrie and family, our sincere sympathy goes out to you. May Jim rest in peace. Our prayers go out to you and your family and may our Lord
give you peace.
Bill and Helga Krainz
Karl Mayer
May 20, 2012
May God rest his soul and grant him eternal peace.
Dennis Ross
May 20, 2012
my deepest sympathies are extended to all of the hardinger family...My prayers are with you and to assure you that James is now in the presence of God himself...witnessing the magesty and wonder of etenity...how blessed he is to be able to experience that...
May 20, 2012
Carrie and family: Fred and I extend our sympathy. We are out at Colorado Springs to our grandsons graduation from The Air Force Academy. Sat down at the computer to catch the news and very sorry to read this.
Fred and Pat Heier (Robin Road neighbors)
Marie Molde
May 20, 2012
Honoring your sorrow, wishing you peace.
May 19, 2012
Carrie,Sharon and family..
I send you my very deepest sympathy to you all. My prayers are with you over the next days and always.
Kris (ross) Herr.
Suzanne Graham Till
May 19, 2012
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my prayers.
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