David Hardy

Verona - David M. Hardy passed away after a short illness on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born April 26, 1940 in Louisville, KY, to Viola R. (Harris) and Ben G. Hardy. He was a graduate of Eastern High School in Middletown, KY and attended the University of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie L. Paris Hardy; son, Gregory D. Hardy; parents; sister, Betty L. Bryant (John); and brothers, Jimmy and B. G.

David was employed in the mortgage banking business with National Homes Acceptance Corporation and CUNA Mortgage/CUNA Mutual Mortgage. After his retirement from mortgage banking, he actively managed web sites for various clients. David was on the Board of the Verona Area Active Adults at the Verona Senior Center and the Fieldstone Ridge Condominium Association where he resided. He also liked to travel. David was a loving and caring Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, partner, neighbor and friend.

David is survived by his life partner, Diane Hippman; his son, Paul D. Hardy; daughter, Joelle R. Hardy (Patrick) Augustine; grandsons, Eric R. Augustine and Zachary R. Augustine; granddaughter, Leann Nicole Hardy (Jonathan) Marion; great-grandchildren, Paige Marion and Jonah Marion.

A celebration of David's life will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. No suits please. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Burial will be held at Middleton Junction Cemetery. A continuation of David's life celebration will be held at Angelo's Restaurant, 5801 Monona Dr., Monona from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of your choice.


Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
608-238-3434