Elizabeth (Lois) Hardt

Elizabeth (Lois) Hardt, age 88, passed on peacefully at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home, King, on Sunday, October 9, 2011, after a 15 year battle with Alzheimer's. Her husband was by her side. Lois was born in Sheboygan on August 14, 1923. She married her high school sweetheart, Franklin Hardt on February 16, 1943. They resided in Appleton for 52 years where they raised three sons. Lois earned a bachelors degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She taught for the Appleton Area School District for 24 years at Richmond School. Not only did Lois enjoy teaching her pupils in the first grade classroom, but looked forward to entertaining them as well on Talent Day with her tap dancing and harmonica playing. Her other interests included playing the organ, her book club, bridge club, and bicycling with her husband in addition to vacationing on Pensacola Beach. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Appleton as well as a former member of Job's Daughters and the Appleton Education Association. Lois is survived by her husband of 68 years of marriage, Franklin Hardt, King; three sons: David (Peggy) Hardt, Wausau; Richard (Sandra) Hardt, Appleton and James (Karen) Hardt, Galesville, WI; her grandchildren: Brooke (Andy) Davis, Wausau; Nicholas (Alana) Hardt, Stillwater, MN; Ryan Hardt, Milwaukee and Karissa Hardt, Appleton; her great grandson; Connor Davis, Wausau and her sister; Joan Moore, Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces and nephews in addition to many close friends and neighbors. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Zenus & Winifred Williams, a brother, Lloyd Williams all of Cleveland, WI and two grandchildren Michael & Maggie Hardt, Galesville. The Memorial Service will be 11 AM on Monday, November 14 at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Main Chapel, King, with Chaplain Rich Engle, officiating. Visitation will take place Monday morning from 10 to 11 AM at the Main Chapel. Burial will be at Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King. The family would like to thank Oakridge Nursing Home, Menasha as well as the staff of King Veteran's Home- Stordock Hall for their tender care. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Elizabeth's name. Holly Funeral Home 526 S. Main Street Waupaca, Wisconsin 715-258-4020 Taken from a poem written by Dr. Zenus Williams (Elizabeth Lois Hardt's father) A Definition of LOVE Love is a symbol of how we should live, Sympathy and virtue and all we should give. The word came from heaven far away Encircled the earth and is here to stay. Without the meaning of true love today Our world would be lonely, empty, and gray. Love is devotional through the years, With a mellow heart it has no fears. It has come to all of us this day Here at home and far away. It is a word of passion, a word so meek It will change our lives as many seek. It is a word of affection that is so dear Cherished by all who are living here.

Elizabeth (Lois) Hardt

August 14, 1923 - October 9, 2011