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Harder, Joseph C. (1916-2004)
Newton Kansan obituary: 2004 Aug 24 p. 2
Birth date: 1916
Text of obituary:
Joseph 'Joe' Harder
MOUNDRIDGE—Joseph "Joe" Harder, 88, member of the Kansas State Legislature for 32 years and Moundridge businessman, died Saturday (Aug. 21, 2004) at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, Ill.
He was born Feb. 1, 1916, to David E. and Margaret (Flaming) Harder in Hillsboro. He married Maryan L. Brooks Dec. 24, 1939, in Kansas City, Mo. She survives.
He attended Bethel College. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Moundridge Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Moundridge United Methodist Church.
Other survivors include a son, J. Brooks Harder of Wheaton, Ill.; two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by: three brothers, Meno [sic], David and Ted; and a sister, Rosella Becker.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday at Moundridge Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10 a. m. Friday at United Methodist Church in Moundridge with Pastor Jeanine Rishel officiating.
Memorials have been established with United Methodist Church and Memorial Home, both in care of the funeral home, 115 E. Cole, Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67117 [sic].
