Richard G. Hattesohl, 75, of Hutchinson, peacefully went to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born Nov. 9, 1940, to the late Hermann and Marga Hattesohl.

He was baptized Nov. 24, 1940, and confirmed his Lutheran faith April 11, 1954, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf. He graduated from Barnes High School in 1958.

Richard taught his family many valuable things about God and life. He was a very loving, patient, kind, honest, and God-fearing man. He made sure that his family knew of their Lord and Savior. When faced with leukemia, he always reminded them that it was in God's hands, and he lived and died by those words. He truly believed in God's will be done. That brought great comfort to his family. After 57 years and 4 million miles, Richard retired from truck driving in 2013.

On Oct. 15, 1961, he married the love of his life, Jeanette Bohm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Together, they raised five children.

He is survived by: his wife of 55 years, Jeanette Hattesohl of the home; sons, Richard T. Hattesohl of Trenton, Mo., Joseph D. Hattesohl and wife Hope of Aliso Viejo, Calif., Randall K. Hattesohl and wife Sandra of Ankeny, Iowa, Michael R. Hattesohl and wife Traci of Washington, Kan.; daughter, Jennifer L. Villarreal and husband Brandon of Hutchinson; 16 grandchildren, Jesse Hattesohl (Lacey), Justin Hattesohl (Giselle), Chad Hattesohl, Courtney Hattesohl, Paige Hattesohl, Josh Hattesohl, Emma Hattesohl, Ashley Rust (Steven), Linsey Knipp (Alan), Brandon Hattesohl, Cody Hattesohl (Dani), Tiffany Hattesohl, Andrew Villarreal, Nathan Villarreal, Ricky Villarreal, Alex Villarreal; 8 great-grandchildren, Haylee Hattesohl, Hayden Hattesohl, Finley Hattesohl, Weylin Hattesohl, Roselynn Hattesohl, Adalynn Knipp, Kynslie Knipp, Elise Hattesohl; sister, Elfriede Lehman and husband LeRoy of Linn; and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wilfried.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th Ave., Hutchinson, with the Reverend Chad Trunkhill officiating. Graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. in Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Greenleaf. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.