Thelma E. Hardt

Thelma E. Hardt, age 85, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Scotchman Living Center in Philip.
Thelma Elaine Evans Nieman Hardt was born on a farm June 18,1937 to Louis D. Evans and Mildred A. Burns in Mellette County, South Dakota. She grew up near Mosher and attended the Shaffer School that was built by her Grandpa Jess Burns. The family lived in Winner and Murdo before settling in Pierre. Thelma ran the Red Owl Restaurant in Pierre until it closed.
She is survived by her sister Alma (Keith) Benedict of Spearfish SD, two daughters Deborah (Mark) Hiatt of Pierre, SD, Valerie (Roger) Williams of Philip, SD and son Brett Nieman of Philip, SD. Seven grandchildren Daniel (Melissa) Hiatt of Rapid City; Erica Williams of Philip, Katie (Mike) Schultz of Philip, Justin (Morgan) Nieman of Pierre, Colter Nieman of Pierre, Karson Nieman of Pierre, and Kaden Nieman of Philip; eight great-grandchildren Jasmine (Roland) Traveny, Natalie Maillet, Kurt Driver, Faith Schultz, Arianna Hiatt, Lily Hiatt, Stella Nieman, Ember Nieman and a host of other relatives and friends.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Marlin Hardt; her parents Louis D. and Mildred A. (Burns) Evans; two sisters Mona Young and Yvonne Kilbourn; three brothers Harold Kilbourn, Harley Evans, and Milton Evans; a son Wade Nieman; a granddaughter Becky Hiatt; and great granddaughter Bethany Schultz.
Memorials may be sent to Val Williams PO Box 74 Philip SD 57567
A wake will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2022 at Marso’s Lounge 114 W. Dakota Ave. Pierre, SD.
Interment will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Mediator Cemetery at the Evans plot in Wood, SD.
Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Philip.