Richard Hal Hatch

I will always be grateful to Hal Hatch for his influence upon me during my high school years at Meridian High. Probably like many others, I felt that he was keeping an eye on me personally, making sure I wasn´t getting too far astray. He could tease, encourage, chastise, uplift in a way that no one else could. I always knew what he stood for and where I stood with "Mr. Hatch". He represents one of the few pillars of my growing up years whose watch care still has a positive influence on...

Hal taught four of my kids to drive. He liked to tease my daughter because she was shy. Her last name was ASH, so he called her, "Little Pine Tree". I was very thankful for him!

What a huge loss to all of us and our community. He is such a great man, leader and teacher. He touched many, many lives for good. He truly has been loved and respected by so many over the years, and is certainly one of a kind. We need more good men like Hal.

Hal mentored me during my entire 31 years at Meridian High School. An amazing individual. Kind, gruff, honest, with just the right amount of humor he influenced generations of students, teachers and, really everyone he met. An 'original' He will be greatly missed

Deepest condolences. Both my kids did driver training with Mr. Hatch plus the lessons at Meridian Pool. I remember at that time there were very few umbrellas and he brought me out a cup of water while I watched the kids! I also believe he was my father in laws basketball coach! He was a kind and considerate man and will be missed.

My thoughts are with your family. Hal was a great teacher and neighbor for years. He will be missed . Love to your family