Joseph J. Hiatt

September 15, 2014

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Joseph J. Hiatt was born July 3, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa to Clinton and Mary (LePorte) Hiatt. He retired from the postal service after 26 years of service. Joe enjoyed his family and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He liked to garden, watch horse racing, and was a Chicago Bears and White Sox fan.

Joe passed away peacefully Monday, September 15, 2014 at Taylor House Hospice with his family by his side. He was 79 years old.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Joe is survived by his children, Betty Jo Nizzi, Joey (Deb) Hiatt, Joni (Bob) Deever, and Cindy Nelson; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and brothers, David Hiatt and Donald Hiatt. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Lou; daughter, Judy Harris; and sons-in-law, Ron Nelson and Ron Harris.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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