David P. Hatlay, age 61 of Norwalk and formerly Clyde, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake, OH. David was born January 17, 1962 in Bellevue, the son of the late Doyle and Helen (Heishman) Hatlay.
David worked many jobs but he most enjoyed working for Medicare Orthopedic where he repaired and serviced medical equipment. David loved to spend much of his time outside, especially camping and sitting around a campfire telling stories. If Dave wasn't outside he would be inside either cooking up a big pot of chilli or watching one of his favorite Cleveland sports teams. Dave was always looking for his next project whether it was fixing something around the house or building his next woodworking piece. One of Dave's talents was being able to brighten up anyone's bad days with his sense of humor.
David is survived by his wife, Sharon Hatlay (Gabel), whom he married June 27, 1987, in Fremont; sons: John Hatlay of Norwalk, and Michael (Nicole) Hatlay of Clyde; grandsons: Phillip and Patrick Hatlay; brothers: Jimmy, Ricky, and Gary Hatlay all of Clyde, and Bob Hatlay of Bellevue; sister, Terry Curless of Tiffin; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his sisters: Carolyn Fazio and Ruth Ann Keegan; nephew, Christopher Hatlay; and niece, Traci Whitt-Norman.
Friends will be received on Monday, January 30, 2023, from 2-4:00pm at Foos Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 504 E. McPherson Hwy, Clyde, OH 43410.
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