Helen Ruth Harder Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Ruth Harder of Hannibal, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 17, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Helen find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. William Roy Foster and Ruth Pauline Foster; her sister Mary Lee; and her brother-in-law Warren Dale Wenneker (E. W. Harder). She is survived by: her children, Hollie A Harder-Smith (Kevin) and Ervin Paul Harder II (Cheryl); her grandchildren, Lauren Watson (Derek), Evan Harder, Alissa Kelly (Patrick) and Austin Smith; her great grandchild Saskia Watson; and her nephews, Andrew Wenneker (Melanie) and Gary Wenneker (Kathy).
