Charlotte Hardin Obituary

Charlotte L. Hardin

Charlotte L. Hardin, 87, of Findlay, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023, at The Manor at Greendale, Findlay.

She was born March 23, 1936, in Rawson, to Leonard C. and Hazel G. (Hunt) Badertscher. She married Kenneth G. Hardin and he preceded her in death Nov. 12, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Darlene Courtney of Findlay.

She is survived by a daughter, Cheri (Duane) Motter of Rossville, Georgia; son, Jeff Hardin of Findlay; six grandchildren, Nathan (Jennifer) Motter, Katie (Johnny) Gartman, Heather Motter, Stephanie Motter, Brooke Hardin, and Mitchell Hardin; 10 great-grandchildren, Daniel, Carmiya, Joel, Gabe, Ari, Mary, Emanuel, Jordan, Bella, and Harlow; brother, Don (Monica) Badertscher of Findlay; and many nieces and nephews.

She was a 1954 graduate of Cory-Rawson Highschool. Charlotte worked at Fifth-Third Bank for over 25 years, retiring as Assistant Vice-President in the Trust Department.

Charlotte lived a full and active life, always pursuing learning. She got her Bachelor's degree in Business at the age of 50 from The University of Findlay. The pursuit of learning continued throughout the rest of her life as she took numerous Bible classes, including Hebrew in her late 70s.

She and Gene moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 2002, where they were very active in church ministry. Charlotte facilitated Bible studies in the Las Cruces prison for girls as she was passionate about sharing Jesus.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay. Charlotte's funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Baldridge officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.