Donald Wayne Hardin

Donald Wayne Hardin, 85, of Keokuk, IA, passed away October 23, 2018 at Montebello Healthcare in Hamilton, IL. Donald was born on March 4, 1933 in Keokuk, IA to Warren Hardin and Edith Jingst Hardin of Keokuk. He was united in marriage to Aletta Deiling on August 8, 1969, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk. She survives. Donald has been a lifelong resident of Keokuk where he graduated from High School in 1951. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army 430th Engineer Const. BN in the Korean War. Following his service, Donald attended a Diesel Mechanic school in Chicago where he completed his technology training. Returning to Keokuk upon completion, Donald opened a diesel mechanic business and was able to operate successfully for 55 years. He was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk where he served on many committees and also served as an usher for many years. He was involved in the Iowa Firefighter Association and was one of the original 3 members of the Jackson Township Association. Donald was very involved with the Western Illinois Threshers Association, helping out in Hamilton and also with the Old Threshers in Mt. Pleasan...[more]

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Donald was very knowledgeable when it came to family history. Donald never knew a stranger, loved visiting with everyone and was always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Aletta Hardin, of Keokuk; many cousins including Barb Grimpe of Keokuk; and lots of friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and one brother in infancy, Wilbert Hardin. Celebration of his Life will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk with Pastor Jeff Bixby officiating. Burial will follow with military rites at Keokuk National Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 29, 2018 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street after 3:00 PM with family meeting friends from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or to Jackson Township Fire Department.