Racine – Michael David Hardy, Sr., 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  He was born in Racine on June 28, 1974, son of James Allen Hardy and Pamela Jean (nee: Castroreale) Smith.

Mike graduated from Park High School in 1992.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He was a volunteer at Harvest Outreach in Racine.

Mike leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Michael David Hardy, Jr; mother, Pam Smith; father, Jim Hardy; brother, Charlie (Stephanie) Hardy; sister, Julie (Joey) Thompson; niece, Kaytlin Stich; nephews, Sean Hardy, Sammie Hardy, Jaykob Thompson; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Mike is preceded in death by his grandparents, Benny and Delores Castroreale.

A celebration of Mike's life will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016, 11:00am, at Grace Church, 3626 Hwy 31, with Rev. Sam Jackson officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family.