Jerry Allen Hardwick

Zeke was born on February 2, 1954, in Gladstone, Michigan, the son of John and Joyce (Davis) Hardwick. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a corpsman, working as a medic aboard a medical ship. Following his military service, Zeke dedicated 30 years of employment to the Mead Paper Mill before retiring. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping and fishing. Above all, Zeke’s greatest pride and accomplishment was his family – his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Known for his warm and welcoming nature, he lived by an open-door policy, and friends were always welcome in his home.

Zeke is survived by his sons, Lance (Amber) Hardwick and Zackary (Megan) Hardwick; his daughter, Anglee Hardwick; his brothers, Mark (Tammy) Hardwick and John Hardwick; his sisters, Anita (Mike) Gillis, Janine (Rick) Kuklinski, Melody Boudreau, and Tammy Hardwick; his grandchildren, Mya Zimmer, Emma Zimmer, Harley Bittner, Issac Bittner, Karson Hardwick, Abbigail Hardwick, Brooklynn Hardwick, Rosalii Hardwick, and Penelope Hardwick; his great-grandchildren, Dawson Hardwick and Everley Hardwick; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Zeke is preceded in death by his parents.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti for the kindness, compassion, and care shown to Zeke during his time there.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 3:00 P.M. to 4:45 P.M. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military honors will be presented at 4:45 P.M. by the Gladstone American Legion Post 71, the Rapid River American Legion Post 301, and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. The Native American Drumming Ceremony and Closing Prayer will follow at 5:00 P.M. A Luncheon will be held at the Gladstone American Legion.

The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Hardwick family. To offer a message of condolence please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com