MIDDLEFIELD TWP. – Frederick “Gene” E. Hatch, 85, of Middlefield Township, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning, Sept. 29, 2018.
He was born in Middlefield, on Jan. 26, 1933, to the late Elvern and Della (nee Hoffman) Hatch.
Gene is once again reunited with his loving wife, Sherrill, who died in 2014.
He was a mechanic who loved farming and restoring tractors. Gene enjoyed visiting the lake and animals. He was also one of the original members of the Middlefield Fire Department, serving as an Engineer.
Gene will be greatly missed by his loving children Darlene (Randy) Reese, Don (Barb) Hatch, Doug (Kathy) Hatch; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Linda Benton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sherrill; daughter Theresa Zeigler; siblings, Ronnie Hatch, Bill Hatch, Betty Blair; and brother-in-law, Glen Benton.
Per Gene’s request, no services will be held at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.