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Robert D. Hatcher obituary, Stone City, IA

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Sep. 26, 2025

1:00 p.m.

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Robert Hatcher Obituary

Robert Dean Hatcher, 94, passed away peacefully under hospice care at his home in Stone City, Iowa on August 27, 2025. Robert (Bob) married Doris Stinger on November 12, 1950 and served our country in both the Navy and Army. His career as an Agricultural Sales Manager for Land O' Lakes spanned over 40 years before he found his true passion â€" working for Jones County Tourism, which he did until age 92. Bob is survived by his children Brad Hatcher of Stone City and Christine (Dale) Crosby of Cedar Rapids; son-in-law Mitch Finn; daughter-in-law Jan Wilson; sisters Sally Hurt, Katy Henkel (Bud), Ruth Hatcher; sisters-in-law, Cecilia Hatcher, Kay Hatcher, Shirley LaBarge and Dixie Stinger; grandchildren, Benjamin Crosby, Samuel Crosby, Tom Finn, Clancy Bergmann, Anne Largaespada, Adam Finn, Sarah Wilson-Hatcher and Kasie Wilson; along with many adored great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter and nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by Doris, his wife of 72 years; children and spouses, Mike, Dennis (Sandy), Jeff and Joyce; parents Ralph and Melvina Hatcher; brothers and spouses, Rodney (Florence), Jerry (Jo), Jon, Paul and Keith; along with sisters and spouses, Diane (Galen) Hanna and Joanne (Bob) Jenneman; father and mother-in-law Francis and Edith Stinger; and brothers-in-law Howard Stinger, Robert LaBarge and Larry Hurt. Brad and Chris would like to recognize UnityPoint Hospice, Above and Beyond Hospice and Jones Regional Pharmacy for their vital support. In addition, the compassionate care and support Kelly Sytsma provided was invaluable! A memorial service for Bob will be held at The AvaCentre, 23486 County Road E 34 Anamosa (corner of Hwy 1 and 151), at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 26.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Robert Hatcher

Sep

26

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

The AvaCentre

23486 County Road E, Anamosa, IA

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Sally, Katy, and Ruth (as well as all the Family - I just saw where your brother Robert passed away and I want to extend my condolences to you and your family - it's always hard to lose a close family member but I do think that time helps to heal the sadness and certainly dependence on our Heavenly Father for peace and comfort will get you through - I do miss Diane and seeing you gals - I have great memories of those good times - with Love - Lynnette Scheetz

Tom Devine, Jackson County Tourism

Yesterday

Tourism has lost a great ambassador and the world has lost a great man. So blessed to have known Bob and worked with him in Tourism and Grant Wood Scenic Byway. Always treasured our time together and will miss Bob dearly. Happy Travels My Friend!

Becky Haugsted

Yesterday

I worked with Bob for many years together on the Jones County Tourism Board. He was a great human who loved the area he lived in and was very proud of its history & all it had to offer. As veterans, we often spoke of time in the service. I wish I could have made his memories of that better but maybe just talking about it sometimes eased his mind. God bless you Bob for all you did on this earth to make others life better and my deepest condolences to the family.

Susan Blair Rundall

Yesterday

So sorry for your loss.

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