Lynn Russell Hardie, 75, of Redfield, SD, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

His graveside service, with military honors, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 20, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield.  Reverend Keith C. Kraft will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorials be directed to the Carnegie Library (5 East 5th Avenue, Redfield, SD, 57469).

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield (www.hykefuneralhome.com).

Lynn was born on July 12, 1949, in Redfield to James and Viola (Marlow) Hardie.  He attended and graduated from Redfield High School and the Watertown Business School.  He married Sherry Wensing on March 15, 1969, and had four children from this union.  The happily married couple received his draft notice as a wedding present, and he then spent the next 20 years in the United States Navy and traveled the world. He retired from the Navy in 1989 as Quarter Master Chief E8.  He then moved his family to Redfield and worked for the U.S. Postal Service, driving the same route as his father James had.

In his free time, Lynn enjoyed camping, reading, bowling, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandsons.  After his wife Sherry passed, he adopted a dog named Maxine, who he loved very much.

He is survived by his son James Hardie of Sioux Falls, son Bradley (Linda) Hardie of Aberdeen, SD, son Jeremy Hardie of Sioux Falls, daughter Jessica (Todd) Hardie of Aberdeen, grandchildren Nathan and Kurtis Hardie of Aberdeen, mother Viola Hardie of Redfield, and sister Vickie Hardie of Rapid City, SD.

Lynn was preceded in death by his wife Sherry, father James, and grandparents.