Richard "Dick" Roigneau Hatt

Leland - Dick "Hatt of Leland", 82 passed away, June 27, 2013. Dick was born on September 19, 1930 in New York, New York to the late Robert T. and Marcelle (Roigneau) Hatt. He spent his first years in New York City and on the grounds of Cranbrook Science Institute, Bloomfield Hills. Dick served his country in his "adopted" state of Texas as a member of the United States Air Force. He married Barbara Merrill Poor, a saint and the love of his life, on June 30, 1956. Dick and Barbara resided in Royal Oak, Michigan. After his retirement from Fisher Scientific in 1985 they moved to Leland, where Dick's family has summered since in 1906. Dick enjoyed fishing in the big lake, hunting deer and wood grouse, making furniture in his workshop, and sipping manhattans at cocktail hour. He especially loved "interviewing" folks in FishTown including weinheimer owners and charter boat captains. Dick truly loved Leland and shared his enthusiasm and memories with all he met. He will be truly missed. Dick is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara, daughters Sarah (Richard) Bourgeois of Traverse City, Marcelle (Scott) Harris of Bloomingdale, son Roderick (Rod) Hatt of Versailles, KY, grandchildren Aryl, Peter, Matheson, Casey, Phillip, and Lydia. Dick was preceded in death by his brother Peter Kent, son-in-law Richard Rathburn and grandson Robert Hatt. Per Dick's wishes cremation has taken place and he will be buried in Leland at the Beechwood Cemetery. Please join us July 13 for an 11 o'clock graveside service, lunch follows at the house. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Leelanau Conservancy. Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your thoughts and memories with the family. The family is being served by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.