Robert Karl Hatcher – White Oak

Robert Karl Hatcher, 94, of White Oak, died April 28, 2019. He was born in McKeesport, on July 23, 1924, and is the son of the late William P. and Clara A. Helfer Hatcher and the husband of the late Virginia Naomi Strawderman Hatcher. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific aboard the USS Trathen DD530. He was a member of White Oak American Legion Post No. 701 and VFW Post 8430 Hilltoppers, where he enjoyed many Straub beers with his friends. He enjoyed flea markets, collecting cans for spare change and bowling. He loved sharing stories about his military service and the CCC Camps in Idaho. The family would like to thank his very good friends who helped out over the years, especially Joe, Darlene, Danny and Daren. Robert was employed at U.S. Steel National Tube in Mc-Keesport until he retired. His favorite saying was, “Life is short, and the wages are small, take it easy and God bless them all.” He is survived by numerous nephews and nieces; and two great-nephews (and caretakers), Josh Hatcher of Mt. Pleasant and Jeremy Hatcher of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by brothers, William, Harry, Edward, Rick and his beloved companion, Teddy. Family and friends will be received at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177, from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019, with Pastor Charles Owston officiating. Burial will follow at Lebanon Church Cemetery. To share a memory or condolence, visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.