Hardel, Keith Richard, age 66 of Howard Lake passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2013. Keith was born December 26, 1946 in Saint Peter, MN. to Harold and Orma (Willmsen) Hardel. He was confirmed May 19, 1961 at St John’s Lutheran Church in Arlington Township, MN. Keith graduated in 1965 from Cokato High School. Following graduation, he worked for Hitchcock Industries until his retirement. Keith was united in marriage to Denise Dekart on January 9, 1971 in St. Cloud, MN.
He enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, yard work, and fixing anything that ran.
Survived by sons Carl (Sara), and Jeramie Hardel, brothers, Burt (Jan), Perry (Cindy Siebels), and Hal (Kyle) Hardel, grandsons Mason and Hayden Hardel.
Preceded in death by his parents, and wife.
Funeral service: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 11 am at Mount Hermon Lutheran Church of Annandale, MN.
Visitation: Monday, May 27, 2013, 5-7pm at Swanson Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, MN and 1 hour prior to the service at church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.