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Robert D Hatcher
Robert D Hatcher
Stone City
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 – 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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