David-Hardesty-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart

David Eugene Hardesty

Sep 18, 1966 - Oct 24, 2025

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We all love you papa dave

You were my absolute favorite. I appreciate how much you were there for me without question wherever I needed you. I appreciate how much you were in my life when I was growing up. I've got countless memories and for that I am so thankful. I take comfort knowing Kelli showed you true happiness and love before you said goodbye to us and I'll always love her for that. Goodbye uncle David and I love you aunt Kelli

I love you with my whole heart you was the best big brother I anyone could have asked for I take comfort in knowing I will be with you Bobby and mom and dad one day

Sending heartfelt condolences to all of his family and friends. May you rest in peace.

Sorry to hear this Kelli, my thoughts and prayers are with you cousin, I love you honey !

Missing you more today than yesterday. Not sure what to do with out you yet only time will tell. Keep wanting to pick up the phone and call you. If only Heaven had a land line. My heart will always be filled with the love we shared together. I’ll forever miss our friendship & us!. Love you forever your BFF See you on the other side. ❤ Until we meet again RIP

David ,my brother I love ❤ and going to miss you deeply, we've been friends since I met you in Chicago Southside about 27 years ago,your Heart ❤ was big and always helping people out any way you could ,if I'm going to talk about our relationship all those years I'll probably need a newspaper,you always go out of your way to help ,for that alone people loved you no matter where they're from.
Rest in peace my friend until we meet again in God's name amen

Rip my friend prayers for your family And all of us that will miss you

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Obituary

David's Obituary

Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, David stayed true to his roots throughout his life. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1985 and soon after began a lifelong career and passion as an auto mechanic, working alongside his father and uncle. Over the decades, he built his skills in shops across...

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