Moines with an MBA degree. He then began a 2nd career as a pharmacist, first working for Hartig Drugs in Dubuque, then WALMART in Maquoketa, and lastly for Genesis Health Systems in Davenport. He retired in 2006 due to a medical disability. Stan was a member of Faith Community Church in Maquoketa. He had served as a former city councilman in Maquoketa and Baldwin. He enjoyed fishing, caring for his tropical birds, and had a passion for abused, neglected and abandoned animals. Stan is survived by a step-daughter, Maggie (Tom) Blaser of Peosta, IA; 3 step-grandchildren, Tim, Allison and Billy; a sister, Martha (Bill) Heister, formerly of Dubuque, and full-time RV'ers; his step-mother, Donna Hardin of Maquoketa, IA; a step-sister, Connie (Don) Patridge of Davenport, IA; a sister-in-law, Patty Hardin of Delmar, IA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, a step-son, Tim Cavanaugh, and 3 brothers, Roger, Carl and Jim. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Stanley K. "Stan" Hardin memorial fund. "Special thanks to Angie, Bill, David, Amanda, Wendy, and all other relatives and friends for the care and concern given to Stan." Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.