Gary Allen Hiatt

Gary Allen Hiatt, 74, passed away at his residence in Lagro, Indiana surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on March 12, 1949 to the late Evert and Bette (Eiber) Hiatt. Gary was a graduate of Fairmount High School in 1967. He married Maxine (Sipes) Hiatt on February 15, 1969. Together they had three children, Shannon, Evert, and Keith. He worked at General Motors for 30 years as a die maker.

Gary enjoyed many things, he loved woodworking. He made furniture for his family. Gary also was a Master Gardener, donating his time to the Salamonie Gardens. He enjoyed caring for his beautiful flower beds. Gary and Maxine also enjoyed traveling the U.S.. They would take their grandchildren on summer adventures. He was a devoted husband, father, and pappa who loved them dearly.

Gary is survived by his wife, Maxine (Sipes) Hiatt, of Lagro, Indiana; children, Shannon (Joe) Schlotter of Lagro, Indiana, Evert Hiatt of Indianapolis, Indiana, Keith (Dawn) Hiatt of Andrews, Indiana; siblings, John (Brenda Sims) Hiatt and Jim (Bert) Hiatt; grand children, Nichole (Peyton) Ross, Brooke Pero-Hiatt, Renee (Cory Donaldson) Rudy, Trinity Hiatt, Audrey Hiatt, and Jacob Hiatt; great grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jordan Ross; nieces and nephews, Shelly (Tom) Seres, Brad (Traci) Hiatt, Kristi (Doug) Wiley, Heather Hendriksen, Dwayne (Jaimie) Ferren, Doug Ferren.

Gary is preceded in passing by his parents and brothers Howard “Slug” Hiatt and Mike Hiatt.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4601 South Western Ave., Marion, Indiana, where a visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 3-7 PM. A service will immediately follow the visitation at 7:00PM with Pastor Greg Hiatt conducting the service.

Memorial contributions in remembrance of Gary can be made out to Huntington County Master Gardener in care of the funeral home.

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