Name: Albert William "Al" Hard, Mt. Olive, IL Age: 70
Died: Monday, October 31, 2016, 11:00 pm Place: at his residence in Mount Olive, IL
Born: August 25, 1946 Place: St. Louis, , MO
Father: the late: Samuel Albert Hard
Mother: the late: Catherine Bellovich Hard Arzig
Spouse: Donna May Prange Hard
Date of Marriage: November 15, 1990
Place of Marriage: Carlinville, Il.
Schooling: Graduated from Ritenior High School St. Louis, Mo, with the Class of 1964, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, graduating with an Associate Degree as a Draftsman.
Church: Member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL.
Military: A member of the United States Navy, serving 2 years in Vietnam, later served in the 183rd Air National Guard as a Master Sergeant.
Occupation: Employed by the State of Illinois Air National Guard Military Security Police // Olin Corporation East Alton, Ill for 19 years. Law Enforcement for 37 years, 2 years as a Chief of Police for Mt. Olive, IL.
Interests: enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, camping and his dogs and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors: Wife: Donna May Hard, Mt. Olive, IL. // 1 Daughter, Christy (Tony) Dutton of Staunton, IL // 5 Stepsons: Tony (Leigh Ann) Long of Litchfield, IL // Jason (Alison) Long of Litchfield, IL // Jeremy (Kimberly) Long of Mt. Olive, IL // Seth (Chantal) Long of Irving, IL // Bryant (Katie) Long, Taylorville, IL. // 2 Brothers: Bill Hard of Mt. Olive, IL // John (Beverly) Hard of Maryville, TN // 3 Sisters, Margaret (Bill) Grosenheider of Mt. Olive, IL // Beverly (Dick) Korunka of Fieldon, IL // Sandy (Pat) Brewer of Mt. Olive, IL // 19 Grandchildren: Brittany Hard // Joey Dutton // Troy Long // Andrew Long // Jordan Long // Samantha (Jim) Dagon // Bailey Webster // Lizzie Webster // Jaden Long // Tryistan Long // Colton Long // Brigitte Long // Gracie Long // Peyton Long // Kaden Long // Autumn Long // Charlie Long // Hunter Long and Dakota Long // 1 Great Granddaughter: Alivia Adderson //
Preceded in Death: Father: Samuel Albert Hard // Mother: Catherine Bellovich Hard Arzig // Step-Father: Norman Arzig // 1 Brother, Samuel E. Hard
Visitation: Saturday, November 5, 2016, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 5, 2016, 2:00 pm Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Burial: Mt. Olive City Cemetery, Mt. Olive.
Clergy: Reverend Ben Fiore
Lunch: following the service for family and friends will be served at the Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall served by the ladies of the Zion Church.
Memorials: Family // St. Louis Childrens Hospital
condolences: www beckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL. is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Saturday, November 05, 2016
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069

Funeral Service

Saturday, November 05, 2016
2:00 PM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069