Lawton Constitution
Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma
Ronald L. “Butch” Hardzog Sr. was born July 6, 1940 in Elgin, Okla. to
Raymond and LaHoma (Roberts) Hardzog. He graduated from Elgin Schools in
1959. After high school, Ronald worked at the family owned business in
Porter Hill. In 1983, he went to work for Comanche County where he
retired after working over 20 years. After retirement, “Butch” enjoyed
fishing, hunting, and watching his grandson play baseball. He was a
Shriner, a Mason, and a member of the Cowboy Church of Apache. Ronald
was a life long member of the Porter Hill Fire Department and donated
land for new additions to the station.
Mr. Hardzog passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in Lawton.
He is survived by his son, Ronald Hardzog, Jr., and his wife Stacy of
Sapulpa; daughter,
Ryshell Schrader and her husband Steve of Colorado; brother, Carl
Hardzog and his wife Sharon of Elgin; and four grandchildren, Joseph and
Cassie Hardzog and Carlee and Rocky Schrader.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and LaHoma Hardzog and
one brother, Dale Hardzog.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the
Cowboy Church of Apache with Pastors Larry Thoma and Paul Lutz
officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Elgin Cemetery under the
direction of the Elgin Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday
from 5 until 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Elgin
Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cowboy
Church of Apache or the Porter Hill Volunteer Fire Department.
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