Lee R. Hardesty, age 73, of Horicon, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at UW Madison Hospital. The visitation will be at Murray Funeral Home in Horicon on Monday, June 14, 2010 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Monday at 12:00 Noon. After the service,Continue Reading
Marlene Pecha
left a message on March 14, 2012:
My deepest sympathy to the family. Sher was my neighbor. Such a wonderful lady so active.
rgsharkey [the big shark]
left a message on June 14, 2010:
to the LEE R HARDESTY FAMILY---ALTHO LEE''S PASSING WAS NOT A COMPLETE SURPRISE, THE OBITUARY PROVIDES A TYPE OF FINALITY. SO BE IT! I WAS ASSISGNED TO THE PED IN JANUARY, 1973 AS WAS RONALD K LEONARD, MGF OF PED. LEE WAS A VERY OUTGONING PERSON, SO IT DIDN''T TAKE LONG FOR HIM TO BECOME KNOWN THRUOUT THE DEPT AND THE DESIGN GROUP. FOR THE MOST PART, HE SPENT MORE TIME IN JAPAN THAN HE DID AT HIS WORK STATION. I DUBBED HIM "HORSEPOWER" HARDESTY. HIS OKEY ACCENT MADE IT SOUND LIKE HORSEPAAR! ANYWAY, WE USUALLY SAT NEAR OR NEXT TO LEE AND JOY AT SEVERAL OF THE PED PARTIES. I USED TO TEASE HIM ABOUT HIS COWBOY BOOTS. HE ASKED ME IF I WOULD LIKE TO TRY HIS ON--WHICH I DID AND DANCED WITH MY WIFE. ALTHO I RETIRED IN 1986, I LIVED ON S. HUBBARD STREET AND ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HARVEST SEASON WHEN LEE WOULD DRIVE THE BEANS, CORN, OATS OR WHATEVER TO THE STORAGE UNITS ON THE WEST SIDE OF HORICON. WE WERE ALL SADDENED TO LEARN OF HIS ILLNESS AND DID NOT SEE HIM AFTER THAT TIME. MOST OF GUYS AT THE COFFEE TABLE AT MOTHER''S DAY RESTAURANT KNEW HIM OR KNEW OF HIM. HE WAS A GREAT AGRI-BUSINESSMAN AND A FRIEND. JOY---YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOT BE THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO WILL MISS HIM. HE WAS TRULY A FRIEND TO MANY PEOPLE. SORRY, BUT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE OR THE GATHERING AT THE OLD HICKORY GOLF COURSE BUT WANTED ALL OF YOU TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. R G
rgsharkey [the big shark]
left a message on June 14, 2010:
to the LEE R HARDESTY FAMILY---ALTHO LEE''S PASSING WAS NOT A COMPLETE SURPRISE, THE OBITUARY PROVIDES A TYPE OF FINALITY. SO BE IT! I WAS ASSISGNED TO THE PED IN JANUARY, 1973 AS WAS RONALD K LEONARD, MGF OF PED. LEE WAS A VERY OUTGONING PERSON, SO IT DIDN''T TAKE LONG FOR HIM TO BECOME KNOWN THRUOUT THE DEPT AND THE DESIGN GROUP. FOR THE MOST PART, HE SPENT MORE TIME IN JAPAN THAN HE DID AT HIS WORK STATION. I DUBBED HIM "HORSEPOWER" HARDESTY. HIS OKEY ACCENT MADE IT SOUND LIKE HORSEPAAR! ANYWAY, WE USUALLY SAT NEAR OR NEXT TO LEE AND JOY AT SEVERAL OF THE PED PARTIES. I USED TO TEASE HIM ABOUT HIS COWBOY BOOTS. HE ASKED ME IF I WOULD LIKE TO TRY HIS ON--WHICH I DID AND DANCED WITH MY WIFE. ALTHO I RETIRED IN 1986, I LIVED ON S. HUBBARD STREET AND ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HARVEST SEASON WHEN LEE WOULD DRIVE THE BEANS, CORN, OATS OR WHATEVER TO THE STORAGE UNITS ON THE WEST SIDE OF HORICON. WE WERE ALL SADDENED TO LEARN OF HIS ILLNESS AND DID NOT SEE HIM AFTER THAT TIME. MOST OF GUYS AT THE COFFEE TABLE AT MOTHER''S DAY RESTAURANT KNEW HIM OR KNEW OF HIM. HE WAS A GREAT AGRI-BUSINESSMAN AND A FRIEND. JOY---YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOT BE THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO WILL MISS HIM. HE WAS TRULY A FRIEND TO MANY PEOPLE. SORRY, BUT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE OR THE GATHERING AT THE OLD HICKORY GOLF COURSE BUT WANTED ALL OF YOU TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. R G
Friends of Kanzaki Sales and Marketing Department
left a message on June 13, 2010:
The Sales and Marketing Department of Kanzaki would like to express or sympathy in the passing of Mr. Hardesty. He was always in good spirits and we always looked forward to his visits to Japan. We have many good memories of our friendship with him and we are so glad we had the pleasure to work with him. Sincerely, Friends of Kanzaki Sales and Marketing Department Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg
Friends of Kanzaki Development Department
left a message on June 13, 2010:
We have many good memories working with Lee Hardesty. He was very fair and always pushed us to the best of our capabilities. We appreciate all the years we were able to work with him. He was a very special person and great engineer. Please accept our deepest regrets. Sincerely, Friends of Kanzaki Development Department Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mr. Yasuyuki Yamaoka
left a message on June 13, 2010:
To the Lee Hardesty Family, Please accept my sympathy for the great loss you have experienced. Hardesty-san was a good friend. More than 35 years ago he came to Japan to start business with our company and became very good friends with my father, Dr. Kojiro Yamaoka, and Kanzaki. I so much appreciate all he did for our company. Through his efforts and relationship many new products were created, and in turn, many new jobs. His efforts have blessed many people through our company and we are greatly appreciative for this. We have enjoyed a very long relationship with Hardesty-san and he will be missed. Sincerely, Yasuyuki Yamaoka President, Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg Osaka Japan
Friends of Kanzaki Sales and Marketing Department
left a message on June 13, 2010:
The Sales and Marketing Department of Kanzaki would like to express or sympathy in the passing of Mr. Hardesty. He was always in good spirits and we always looked forward to his visits to Japan. We have many good memories of our friendship with him and we are so glad we had the pleasure to work with him. Sincerely, Friends of Kanzaki Sales and Marketing Department Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg
Friends of Kanzaki Development Department
left a message on June 13, 2010:
We have many good memories working with Lee Hardesty. He was very fair and always pushed us to the best of our capabilities. We appreciate all the years we were able to work with him. He was a very special person and great engineer. Please accept our deepest regrets. Sincerely, Friends of Kanzaki Development Department Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg
Mr. Yasuyuki Yamaoka
left a message on June 13, 2010:
To the Lee Hardesty Family, Please accept my sympathy for the great loss you have experienced. Hardesty-san was a good friend. More than 35 years ago he came to Japan to start business with our company and became very good friends with my father, Dr. Kojiro Yamaoka, and Kanzaki. I so much appreciate all he did for our company. Through his efforts and relationship many new products were created, and in turn, many new jobs. His efforts have blessed many people through our company and we are greatly appreciative for this. We have enjoyed a very long relationship with Hardesty-san and he will be missed. Sincerely, Yasuyuki Yamaoka President, Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg Osaka Japan
Lee Thompson
left a message on June 11, 2010:
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Hardesty. It was a privilege to know him and my biggest regret was not knowing him better as he was always highly regarded by anyone who was fortunate enough to work with him. My heart goes out to the Hardesty family on the passing of a man who was obviously a fine husband, father, and man.
Lee Thompson
left a message on June 11, 2010:
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Hardesty. It was a privilege to know him and my biggest regret was not knowing him better as he was always highly regarded by anyone who was fortunate enough to work with him. My heart goes out to the Hardesty family on the passing of a man who was obviously a fine husband, father, and man.
Carrol Ann Thomas
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Dear Joy and Family, Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May your lifetime of wonderful memories bring you peace! With prayers and deepest sympathy, Love ~Bill & Carrol Ann
Melissa Cook
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Terry, Kris and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything you need and I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time Melissa Cook
Tuff Torq Corporation
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Tuff Torq Corporation would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Hardesty Family. Lee played a major role working with Kanzaki to create a manufacturing location in the United States. It was he who came up with the name "Tuff Torq" for our company. He played a key role in the relationship between Kanzaki and John Deere and the initial development of products we manufacture here at Tuff Torq. Lee had a great engineering mind and excellent character and integrity. It was always a pleasure to work with him and all of us at Tuff Torq really appreciate all that he did for our company. We still use one of his famous phrases regularly here and that is "All talkie talkie and no doie doie". Lee was a great person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardesty family as they morn the loss of Lee Hardesty. Sincerely, The Tuff Torq Corporation Morristown Tennessee
Carrol Ann Thomas
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Dear Joy and Family, Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May your lifetime of wonderful memories bring you peace! With prayers and deepest sympathy, Love ~Bill & Carrol Ann
Melissa Cook
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Terry, Kris and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything you need and I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time Melissa Cook
Tuff Torq Corporation
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Tuff Torq Corporation would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Hardesty Family. Lee played a major role working with Kanzaki to create a manufacturing location in the United States. It was he who came up with the name "Tuff Torq" for our company. He played a key role in the relationship between Kanzaki and John Deere and the initial development of products we manufacture here at Tuff Torq. Lee had a great engineering mind and excellent character and integrity. It was always a pleasure to work with him and all of us at Tuff Torq really appreciate all that he did for our company. We still use one of his famous phrases regularly here and that is "All talkie talkie and no doie doie". Lee was a great person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardesty family as they morn the loss of Lee Hardesty. Sincerely, The Tuff Torq Corporation Morristown Tennessee
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Marlene Pecha
left a message on March 14, 2012:
My deepest sympathy to the family. Sher was my neighbor. Such a wonderful lady so active.
rgsharkey [the big shark]
left a message on June 14, 2010:
to the LEE R HARDESTY FAMILY---ALTHO LEE''S PASSING WAS NOT A COMPLETE SURPRISE, THE OBITUARY PROVIDES A TYPE OF FINALITY. SO BE IT! I WAS ASSISGNED TO THE PED IN JANUARY, 1973 AS WAS RONALD K LEONARD, MGF OF PED. LEE WAS A VERY OUTGONING PERSON, SO IT DIDN''T TAKE LONG FOR HIM TO BECOME KNOWN THRUOUT THE DEPT AND THE DESIGN GROUP. FOR THE MOST PART, HE SPENT MORE TIME IN JAPAN THAN HE DID AT HIS WORK STATION. I DUBBED HIM "HORSEPOWER" HARDESTY. HIS OKEY ACCENT MADE IT SOUND LIKE HORSEPAAR! ANYWAY, WE USUALLY SAT NEAR OR NEXT TO LEE AND JOY AT SEVERAL OF THE PED PARTIES. I USED TO TEASE HIM ABOUT HIS COWBOY BOOTS. HE ASKED ME IF I WOULD LIKE TO TRY HIS ON--WHICH I DID AND DANCED WITH MY WIFE. ALTHO I RETIRED IN 1986, I LIVED ON S. HUBBARD STREET AND ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HARVEST SEASON WHEN LEE WOULD DRIVE THE BEANS, CORN, OATS OR WHATEVER TO THE STORAGE UNITS ON THE WEST SIDE OF HORICON. WE WERE ALL SADDENED TO LEARN OF HIS ILLNESS AND DID NOT SEE HIM AFTER THAT TIME. MOST OF GUYS AT THE COFFEE TABLE AT MOTHER''S DAY RESTAURANT KNEW HIM OR KNEW OF HIM. HE WAS A GREAT AGRI-BUSINESSMAN AND A FRIEND. JOY---YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOT BE THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO WILL MISS HIM. HE WAS TRULY A FRIEND TO MANY PEOPLE. SORRY, BUT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE OR THE GATHERING AT THE OLD HICKORY GOLF COURSE BUT WANTED ALL OF YOU TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. R G
rgsharkey [the big shark]
left a message on June 14, 2010:
to the LEE R HARDESTY FAMILY---ALTHO LEE''S PASSING WAS NOT A COMPLETE SURPRISE, THE OBITUARY PROVIDES A TYPE OF FINALITY. SO BE IT! I WAS ASSISGNED TO THE PED IN JANUARY, 1973 AS WAS RONALD K LEONARD, MGF OF PED. LEE WAS A VERY OUTGONING PERSON, SO IT DIDN''T TAKE LONG FOR HIM TO BECOME KNOWN THRUOUT THE DEPT AND THE DESIGN GROUP. FOR THE MOST PART, HE SPENT MORE TIME IN JAPAN THAN HE DID AT HIS WORK STATION. I DUBBED HIM "HORSEPOWER" HARDESTY. HIS OKEY ACCENT MADE IT SOUND LIKE HORSEPAAR! ANYWAY, WE USUALLY SAT NEAR OR NEXT TO LEE AND JOY AT SEVERAL OF THE PED PARTIES. I USED TO TEASE HIM ABOUT HIS COWBOY BOOTS. HE ASKED ME IF I WOULD LIKE TO TRY HIS ON--WHICH I DID AND DANCED WITH MY WIFE. ALTHO I RETIRED IN 1986, I LIVED ON S. HUBBARD STREET AND ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HARVEST SEASON WHEN LEE WOULD DRIVE THE BEANS, CORN, OATS OR WHATEVER TO THE STORAGE UNITS ON THE WEST SIDE OF HORICON. WE WERE ALL SADDENED TO LEARN OF HIS ILLNESS AND DID NOT SEE HIM AFTER THAT TIME. MOST OF GUYS AT THE COFFEE TABLE AT MOTHER''S DAY RESTAURANT KNEW HIM OR KNEW OF HIM. HE WAS A GREAT AGRI-BUSINESSMAN AND A FRIEND. JOY---YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOT BE THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO WILL MISS HIM. HE WAS TRULY A FRIEND TO MANY PEOPLE. SORRY, BUT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE OR THE GATHERING AT THE OLD HICKORY GOLF COURSE BUT WANTED ALL OF YOU TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. R G
Friends of Kanzaki Sales and Marketing Department
left a message on June 13, 2010:
The Sales and Marketing Department of Kanzaki would like to express or sympathy in the passing of Mr. Hardesty. He was always in good spirits and we always looked forward to his visits to Japan. We have many good memories of our friendship with him and we are so glad we had the pleasure to work with him. Sincerely, Friends of Kanzaki Sales and Marketing Department Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg
Friends of Kanzaki Development Department
left a message on June 13, 2010:
We have many good memories working with Lee Hardesty. He was very fair and always pushed us to the best of our capabilities. We appreciate all the years we were able to work with him. He was a very special person and great engineer. Please accept our deepest regrets. Sincerely, Friends of Kanzaki Development Department Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mr. Yasuyuki Yamaoka
left a message on June 13, 2010:
To the Lee Hardesty Family, Please accept my sympathy for the great loss you have experienced. Hardesty-san was a good friend. More than 35 years ago he came to Japan to start business with our company and became very good friends with my father, Dr. Kojiro Yamaoka, and Kanzaki. I so much appreciate all he did for our company. Through his efforts and relationship many new products were created, and in turn, many new jobs. His efforts have blessed many people through our company and we are greatly appreciative for this. We have enjoyed a very long relationship with Hardesty-san and he will be missed. Sincerely, Yasuyuki Yamaoka President, Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg Osaka Japan
Friends of Kanzaki Sales and Marketing Department
left a message on June 13, 2010:
The Sales and Marketing Department of Kanzaki would like to express or sympathy in the passing of Mr. Hardesty. He was always in good spirits and we always looked forward to his visits to Japan. We have many good memories of our friendship with him and we are so glad we had the pleasure to work with him. Sincerely, Friends of Kanzaki Sales and Marketing Department Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg
Friends of Kanzaki Development Department
left a message on June 13, 2010:
We have many good memories working with Lee Hardesty. He was very fair and always pushed us to the best of our capabilities. We appreciate all the years we were able to work with him. He was a very special person and great engineer. Please accept our deepest regrets. Sincerely, Friends of Kanzaki Development Department Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg
Mr. Yasuyuki Yamaoka
left a message on June 13, 2010:
To the Lee Hardesty Family, Please accept my sympathy for the great loss you have experienced. Hardesty-san was a good friend. More than 35 years ago he came to Japan to start business with our company and became very good friends with my father, Dr. Kojiro Yamaoka, and Kanzaki. I so much appreciate all he did for our company. Through his efforts and relationship many new products were created, and in turn, many new jobs. His efforts have blessed many people through our company and we are greatly appreciative for this. We have enjoyed a very long relationship with Hardesty-san and he will be missed. Sincerely, Yasuyuki Yamaoka President, Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg Osaka Japan
Lee Thompson
left a message on June 11, 2010:
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Hardesty. It was a privilege to know him and my biggest regret was not knowing him better as he was always highly regarded by anyone who was fortunate enough to work with him. My heart goes out to the Hardesty family on the passing of a man who was obviously a fine husband, father, and man.
Lee Thompson
left a message on June 11, 2010:
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Hardesty. It was a privilege to know him and my biggest regret was not knowing him better as he was always highly regarded by anyone who was fortunate enough to work with him. My heart goes out to the Hardesty family on the passing of a man who was obviously a fine husband, father, and man.
Carrol Ann Thomas
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Dear Joy and Family, Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May your lifetime of wonderful memories bring you peace! With prayers and deepest sympathy, Love ~Bill & Carrol Ann
Melissa Cook
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Terry, Kris and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything you need and I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time Melissa Cook
Tuff Torq Corporation
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Tuff Torq Corporation would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Hardesty Family. Lee played a major role working with Kanzaki to create a manufacturing location in the United States. It was he who came up with the name "Tuff Torq" for our company. He played a key role in the relationship between Kanzaki and John Deere and the initial development of products we manufacture here at Tuff Torq. Lee had a great engineering mind and excellent character and integrity. It was always a pleasure to work with him and all of us at Tuff Torq really appreciate all that he did for our company. We still use one of his famous phrases regularly here and that is "All talkie talkie and no doie doie". Lee was a great person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardesty family as they morn the loss of Lee Hardesty. Sincerely, The Tuff Torq Corporation Morristown Tennessee
Carrol Ann Thomas
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Dear Joy and Family, Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May your lifetime of wonderful memories bring you peace! With prayers and deepest sympathy, Love ~Bill & Carrol Ann
Melissa Cook
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Terry, Kris and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything you need and I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time Melissa Cook
Tuff Torq Corporation
left a message on June 10, 2010:
Tuff Torq Corporation would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Hardesty Family. Lee played a major role working with Kanzaki to create a manufacturing location in the United States. It was he who came up with the name "Tuff Torq" for our company. He played a key role in the relationship between Kanzaki and John Deere and the initial development of products we manufacture here at Tuff Torq. Lee had a great engineering mind and excellent character and integrity. It was always a pleasure to work with him and all of us at Tuff Torq really appreciate all that he did for our company. We still use one of his famous phrases regularly here and that is "All talkie talkie and no doie doie". Lee was a great person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardesty family as they morn the loss of Lee Hardesty. Sincerely, The Tuff Torq Corporation Morristown Tennessee
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