Larry A. Hatcher
January 23, 2011
Larry A. Schwartztrauber Hatcher, 92, died Sunday, January 23, 2011. A celebration of life service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Ft. Des Moines United Presbyterian Church.
Larry was born February 11, 1918, in Des Moines to Guy and Fern Schwartztrauber, and later adopted by Oscar and Clara Hatcher.
Larry was married 64 years to the love of his life, Mary (Madison). He met Mary at a local car-hop, Connie Skyliner, while playing music at the Watermelon Stand. He later went home and told his mother, “That’s the girl I’m going to marry.” He served his country in the Army during WWII on 3 fronts as a communications officer.
Larry retired at the age of 83 after working at the post office as a postal clerk for 37 years. He was a man of many talents and interests. He learned to play guitar at age 16 and taught himself to play the banjo at age 64. He was known as “Cousin Larry” on WHO’s TV show “Barndance.” He was an avid gardener, fisherman, and had a love for Bluegrass music. He taught his children and grandchildren all about nature, birds, plants, music, humor, survival, and how to live life.
Larry will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Linda Spencer, Becky Kaiser, and Marla Dillon; son, Tom Hatcher; two sisters; one brother; twelve grandchildren; and eight-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Fern Schwartztrauber; his adoptive parents, Oscar and Clara Hatcher; his brother, Clair Schwartztrauber and two grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.
Online condolences may be sent to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
David Schwartztrauber
09/21/2017
Its to bad we never got to meet. My Father was Clair
Jonny Hatcher
08/13/2012
I miss u so much grandpa i wish u were still with us today I love u your grandson, jonny
Lisabeth (Spencer) Hall
01/26/2011
Grandpa? Thank you for leading me to the Lord Jesus Christ. Your love of God is written on my heart. I still have the Bible you and Grandma gave me and the little New Testament devotional back when I was 14 years old. It has carried me through many trials. The song that you and I would sing comes to mind, "In the Garden". I know that you are in the Garden of the Lord and praising His name on high!
Your Granddaughter,
Lisa
Tom Hatcher
01/26/2011
Dad, You taught me right from wrong! You gave us everything we needed to be caring adults. I miss you, and I love you! I will take everything I learned from you and pass it to my kids! Rest in Peace!!
Tracy Cross
01/26/2011
My prayers are with you all.
Steve O
01/26/2011
Sorry to hear That your Father ,Grandfather has passed on to a peaceful place. let that be your peace of mind knowing he is at peace. hope everything goes well and hearts heal fast. I know your mom probably doesn't remember me,but for her,Marla,Jane,Mary and the whole family my thoughts are with you take care
Steve O