Douglas William Hatcher Jr.

Douglas William Hatcher Jr., age 77, passed away on March 10, 2026, in Farmington, Michigan. Born on March 16, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Douglas W. Hatcher Sr. and Florence J. Hushin, Doug lived a life marked by quiet dedication to family, community, and helping others.

A longtime member of Meadowbrook Congregational Church and former YMCA employee, he was known for his strong work ethic and generous spirit. Doug could fix nearly anything, drawing on his extensive knowledge of woodworking, plumbing, electrical work, yardwork, and countless other practical skills, which he readily shared with anyone in need. He earned a Liberal Arts degree from Wayne State University, where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, and completed graduate work in Economics at Eastern Michigan University. Throughout his life he remained intellectually curious, an avid reader of science fiction, murder mysteries, and books about outer space.

Doug loved sports, particularly ice skating, skiing, and bike riding, often cycling regardless of the weather. He cherished quiet moments by the pool with his beloved granddaughter, Eviana, and held a deep affection for dogs, especially the family poodles Chloe and Chanel.

He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas W. Hatcher Sr., his mother, Florence J. Hushin, and his son, Kurt W. Hatcher. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Susan; his daughter, Erika; his sister, Susan (Bruce) Hagar; his brother-in-law, Robert Collins; his granddaughter, Eviana; his niece, Katherine (Scotty); his nephews, Billy (Amy), Jon, Michael (Dasha), and Ryan (Erin); and many other beloved family members. His legacy of compassion, curiosity, community service, and devotion to family will endure in everyone whose life he touched.