Harold Waltner Hatter

January 15, 1943 - September 17, 2021

Harold Walther Hatter, age 78, was called home to heaven on September 17, 2021. He was born in Dowagiac, MI on January 15, 1943, to George and Lenora Hatter. Harold had always enjoyed being in and around water. So much so that he joined the Navy in 1961 and became a Navy Diver. Harold fell in love with Lucila while station in Manila during a tour of duty during the Vietnam War. Together they traveled and lived in many coastal cities such as Naples Italy, Corpus Christi, TX, Charleston, SC, San Diego, CA, Guam, USA, and finally Jacksonville, FL. Together they lived in Mayport, FL for over 30 years. It was in Mayport that Harold retired from the Navy after 30 years of service and bought his wife a much longed for home. Harold is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucila “Lucy” Hatter, of 52 years who passed earlier this year on July 26. Harold is survived by his two children; George (Elisa) Hatter, Laura (David) Shilling, and four grandchildren; Joshua, Marcelina, Emma, and Nicholas. A Celebration of Harold’s Life will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Victory Lutheran Church at 3:00 pm with Pastor Troy Schreiner officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Beaches Memorial Park. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services at Beaches Memorial Park, 1500 Main Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. 904-249-1166.