Duane Charles Hatch

Duane Charles Hatch, age 89 formerly a longtime resident of Clare passed away peacefully at home with both of his sons at his side on December 28, 2021. Duane was born the son of Berlin Charles and Jennie Bethel (McFarland) Hatch in Ponca City OK on November 30, 1932. Duane was raised by his adopted parents Glen Edward and Nellie Grace (Keener) Hatch when Duane's mother passed away shortly after his birth. Duane lived a very good life. As a young child he migrated with Glen and Nellie from Tonkawa OK, stopping at several states in between before ending up in Clare MI during his high school years where Duane graduated from the Clare High School class of 1951. During his high school years Duane met Shirley June (Wright) Hatch. Duane and Shirley were married on August 13, 1951 and were married for almost 65 years. Duane was the 4th of 5 generations of the Hatch family to be in oil and gas industry with his career spanning over 6 decades. Duane started in the oilfield at the age of 14 and during his successful career he was president of Hatch & Hogle Power Swivel Services in the early 1960's until the early 1970's when Tri State Oil Tools purchased Hatch & Hogle. Duane was employed as the store manager of the Mt. Pleasant location until his retirement. Duane was proud of the fact that he was an expert in surface geology. Duane always had a love for water as when he was a child, he always had a speedboat and he was also an excellent water skier. In his later years Duane spent 20 winters cruising in the Bahamas on his 37' sailboat where he became an expert on sailing, diving, spearing lobsters and deep-sea fishing. Duane was a Korean War Veteran and he was also a member of the Warren Masonic Lodge #427 F. & A.M in Coleman MI. Survivors include his sons Gary (Joy) Hatch, Jim (Nancy) Hatch, grandchildren Jenna (Tim) Janssen and Lara Hatch. Duane was preceded in death by his wife of almost 65 years Shirley June (Wright) Hatch, his birth parents Berlin Charles and Jennie Bethel (McFarland) Hatch, his adopted parents Glen Edward and Nellie Grace (Keener) Hatch, Siblings Infant Son Hatch and Infant Daughter Hatch. Per Duane's wishes a cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service and Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.

Duane Charles Hatch

November 30, 1932 - December 28, 2021