In Memory

Craig Bardell (Class Of 1972)

Craig Bardell (Class Of 1972)

CRAIG 'CAJUN' RUSSELL BARDELL, 59 FORT ATKINSON, WI - Craig "Cajun" Russell Bardell, 59, of Fort Atkinson, WI passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at his home. Craig was born in Rockford, Illinois on November 21, 1954, the son of George and Eldora (Beckmeier) Bardell. Craig was a longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI. He worked for 28 years as a machinist at Hydro-Line in Rockford, Illinois, and most recently as a welder at Seljan Company in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Craig enjoyed watching NASCAR races, go-kart racing with his son, Nick, and Harley Davidson motorcycle riding. Surviving are sons, Paul (Tracy) Bardell, Rockford, IL and Nick Bardell, Fort Atkinson, WI; aunt, Elnora Beckmeier, Freeport, IL; former wife, Vicky Daniels, Fort Atkinson, WI; girlfriend, Laura Bowey, Jefferson, WI; and two nephews, Brett (Dana) Hopkins of Illinois and Brian Hopkins of Tennessee. Craig was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI with Rev. Russell Frees Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Illinois at 12 noon, Saturday, March 8, 2014. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Nitardy Funeral Home, Fort Atkinson, WI until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to Nick's racing fund.