Joseph Dean "Joe" Hardin

Joseph Dean "Joe" Hardin obituary, Columbus, IN

Joseph Dean "Joe" Hardin

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1415 Msh North Gate Rd., Madison, IN 47250

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Joseph Hardin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, Inc. - Columbus on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Joseph Dean Hardin passed away on October 8, 2025.
Joe was born on October 16, 1946 the son of Alvin Paul and Florence Marie Baldwin Hardin.
Joe was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corp.
He had retired from Costco. A loving son, father, and brother, Joe will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Hardin and Deana (Ryan) Bode, and a brother, William (Kathy) Hardin.
A service will be held at noon, on November 7, 2025 at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery located in Madison, Indiana. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 9 of Madison.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

7

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Indiana Veteran's Memorial Cemetery

1415 Msh North Gate Rd., Madison, IN 47250

Send Flowers