Robert Lewis Hardesty, age 40, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012.
Robert is survived by his loving family, parents; father, Robert Ray Hardesty of Griffith, mother, Evelyn (Keith) Cates of Hobart, brother; Steven Cates of Portage, sisters; Melissa Hardesty of Lake Station, Terri (John) Gianopolos of Hobart, Tracy (Jay) Crandall of Winamac and Erica (Jerry) Wojihoski of Hobart, grandmother, Mary Hardesty of Griffith, many nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 2 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart with Deacon Richard Huber officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 12pm- until time of service at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Robert's family would be appreciated.