Douglas E. Hauser

1951 - 2023

Douglas Edward Hauser, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, was called to his forever home Saturday, July 29, 2023, after a prolonged illness. He was born Sept. 21, 1951, to the late F.R. and Mary Beth Hauser. After graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School, he attended Susquehanna University, where he met the love of his life, Judy. They married Aug. 26, 1972, and spent the next 50 years by each other's side. Doug worked in the family business at the Hauser Insurance Agency in Mt. Pleasant until his retirement in 2008. He enjoyed gardening and many outdoor activities, was very active in the Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club, serving as president twice, was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed many hobbies, including bee keeping, electric cars, and watching his 12 grandchildren swim and play around the house. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Judy M. Hauser; his daughter-in-law, Lara Hauser; grandchildren, Simon, Jackson, Lillian and Charles, of Mequon, Wisc.; son, Eric Hauser and wife, Erin; grandchildren, Hailey, Kyle, and Brianna, of Fairmont, W.Va.; The Rev. Brian Hauser and wife, Ashley; grandchildren, Luke, Mary, Hannah, Leah and Jacob, of Mars; two brothers, Richard (Diane) Hauser and Robert (Jackie) Hauser, both of Mt. Pleasant; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and eldest son, the Rev. Scott B. Hauser. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at GALONE-CARUSO FUNERAL HOME, 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant. A service of celebration for the resurrection of Jesus Christ will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Unity Chapel, 130 Chapel Lane, Latrobe with the Rev. Derek Campbell presiding. A private interment will be held at Middle Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club, the Latrobe Presbyterian Church, Angiosarcoma Inc. (cancer research), or the charity of your choice. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com.