Rita A. “Re” Hardy, 1932-2016; Was SIUE Foundation Board of Directors President
Rita A. “Re” Hardy, of Highland, died Monday, August 22 at her home. She was 84.
Hardy was a longtime member of the SIUE Foundation Board of Directors. She served as board president from 2001-2003. She also functioned as the treasurer, vice president and chair of the board. She was also active with the SIUE Meridian Society, the women's philanthropy group that is part of the SIUE Foundation. Hardy was also a major sponsor of The Gardens at SIUE.
Hardy received the SIUE Distinguished Service Award in 2006. She established and endowed the Bob Hardy Broadcast Journalism Scholarship at SIUE. She named the award in memory of her late husband Robert G. “Bob” Hardy, the renowned KMOX news anchor, commentator and broadcaster.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland. Arrangements are being handled by the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the SIUE Foundation, James S. McDonnell USO or Bob and Rita Hardy City Beautification Fund with Highland Area Community Foundation.
A complete obituary is listed in The Intelligencer.