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Gary Hatch Obituary
May 30, 1942 - May 15, 2025
Gary Hatch, 82, of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
He was born May 30, 1942, in Waterloo, son of Ben and Martha (Neubauer) Hatch. He graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1960 and attended Winona State University. He married Winnie A. Vogel on January 11, 1964, at Grace Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
Gary worked in auto parts for over 60 years as a salesman and delivery driver. Over the years he worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts, ESCO Auto Supply, Barron's, and most recently with Community Motors in Cedar Falls.
He was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Hudson, and was a former member of the Waterloo Elks Lodge BPOE #290. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of many golf courses in the area. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and meticulously tending to his garden.
Gary is survived by his wife, Winnie Hatch of Hudson; five children, Mike (Deb) Hatch of Lawson, Mo., Kelly (Gabriel) Schwartz of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., Deb (Tami) Hatch of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Laura Hatch of Waterloo, and Julie (Joe) Tyler of Cedar Falls; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Steve Hatch; and sister-in-law, Cathie Hatch.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Hudson. Visitation for one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com. Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, is assisting the family. Locke at Tower Park, 319-233-3146.
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Stacy Lee
May 21, 2025
Dear Winnie,
I am sorry to hear of Gary's sudden passing. You have my sympathy. And prayers for peace and comfort for your heart and mind. God bless. Stacy Lee
Don & Lois Catchpool
May 20, 2025
We are saddened to hear of Gary's passing. Many memories playing cards, camping, snowmobiling etc. Our thought & prayers to you, Winnie, and the families.
Toby McClellan
May 20, 2025
The last 5-10 years Gary and I have become very good friends, playing golf (good player, taught me a lot), watching and talking sports of all kinds, sharing family memories, talking auto repair, tilling gardens for me and others... I wish I had played around with him sooner as Gary was knowledgeable in so many topics. I was a shock losing him so suddenly, best wishes to his family. He was a good and true Christian man.
Tom @ Robby's Sales & Service
May 20, 2025
Our deepest sympathy, Gary was our sales rep. for many years when he was with Andrew's Auto Supply. His weekly visits were always a pleasure. rest in peace.
Tom Langlas
May 20, 2025
Although I lost track of Gary after highschool, we played Optimast baseball together during the summers at Baltimore field. It was only a block from his house and his dad was our couch. Gary played first base. Our uniform was orange and we were the Baltimore Orioles. We also played together at West Junior High. He was a good guy. My condolences to Jo's family.
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