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We will have service for Ron Hardesty on 1-10-25 at Reading Funeral Home starting at 10:00am- to speak about him and his life, Service following that with minster and cemetery to follow to bury dad. Afterwards event to be held up stairs at the Dow hotel in Hilsdale at 2:00pm.
any questions feel free to email me at minafreitas@mac.com I will be sending out more informaiton if anything changes so please check back thank you, and god bless. Mina & Michael Freitas

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It is with a VERY HEAVY HEART that we announce the passing of Ronald William Hardesty. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 4, 1943 & Passed away today December 18th, 2024. My dad put up a very tough fight with Small Cell Lung cancer & he never gave up fighting ! RON was an amazing father. My heart hurts today. I am so proud of my dad. He was very special.

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What were Ronald's favorite foods?
My dad loved Carrot Cake, He loved coffee with his buds at Mcdonald's
My dad loved Carrot Cake, He loved coffee with his buds at Mcdonald's
My dad loved Carrot Cake, He loved coffee with his buds at Mcdonald's

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Born

June 4th, 1943
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Retired from FORD MOTOR

May 16th, 1995
Ypsilanti, MI
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Passed away

December 19th, 2024
Hillsdale, MI

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

West Reading Cemetery

10011 Reading Road, Reading, OH 45215
Hospice of Hillsdale County
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