Obituaries

August 27, 1940 to July 4, 2023

FRANCESVILLE - William E. “Bill” Hattabaugh, 82, of Rensselaer (formerly of Francesville), passed away at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.

He was born Aug. 27, 1940 in Lafayette, to the late William N. and Esther [Ballard] Hattabaugh.

Bill Hattabaugh

He is survived by:
Karen (Marvin) Hartley, Rensselaer, Sister
Carol (Robert) Inman, Wolcott, Sister
Audrey Tinkle, Idaville, ISister
Numerous Nieces and Nephews as well as their families

Preceded in death by:
Paul Hattabaugh, Brother
Mary Hattabaugh, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Hattabaugh worked as a farmhand for Wuethrich farms for many years and also worked a short time at Talberts. He enjoyed participating in local festivals and parades as well as local car and truck shows. People loved his funny cars. He also enjoyed attending stock car races and building model cars. He was an avid reader of Hot Rod magazine. The later years of Bill’s life were spent at Rensselaer Care Center where he played the mandolin and loved singing. He enjoyed being social with the residents and staff there. He will be remembered as a terrific story teller who also enjoyed making people laugh.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. Private burial will be at Osborne Cemetery in Rensselaer.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.