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Garrett Hatle Obituary
Garrett Gene Hatle, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society Chapel at 1:30 PM with visitation to be held for an hour prior to the service. Reverend Kent Otterman will be officiating.
Garrett was born in Waseca Minnesota on April 11, 1946 to Wesley and Edna (Boetman) Hatle. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Navy where he served for many years. On November 7, 1985 Garrett married Twila at the First Lutheran Church of Glenville.
Garrett is survived by his stepdaughters Rayna (Tim) Pagel and Darla Jensen.
He is preceded in death by his wife Twila, parents Wesley and Edna, sister Katherine Woodside, brothers Greg Hatle and Raymond Hatle.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
12
Visitation
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
75507 240th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Memorial service
1:30 p.m.
Good Samaritan Society Chapel
75405 240th Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Bayview/Freeborn Funeral HomeOnly 17 hours left for delivery to next service.