Irene E. Hardy

June 24, 1926 - June 17, 2016

Irene E. Hardy, age 89, of Menomonie, WI passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born June 24, 1926 in Colfax, WI to Fay and Hattie (Erickson) Lemler. She was raised in the Colfax area and graduated from Colfax High School. On Jan. 24, 1953, Irene married Phil Hardy at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Menomonie. Together they raised three sons, Phil, Jeff and Mike. Irene enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, dancing, reading and especially polka music. She was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 682 in Menomonie for many years. Irene is survived by her three sons, Phil Hardy of Menomonie, Jeff Hardy of Eau Claire and Mike Hardy of Des Moines, IA; one granddaughter Sara Hardy; three grandsons, Dustin, Dalton and Dillon Hardy; four great-grandchildren, Maurice, Anthony, Ricardo and Isadora; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Phil; and two brothers, Gar and Wes Lemler. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with Pastor Cheryl Miskimen officiating. There will be visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the service with a Women of the Moose Service beginning at 1:50 p.m. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie.