Rich F. Hathaway, age 52 of Garrett, IN died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2007 at his residence. He was born December 5, 1954 in Garrett, IN to Elmer and Laurine (Downend) Hathaway, they preceded him in death. He worked in assembly at Cooper Plant 221 in Auburn, IN for 15 years. He was a member of Steelworkers Local #634. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and he loved to garden. There will be a gathering of family and friends from Noon - 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Thomas Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Scott Davis officiating. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society Survivors include: Son - Sampson Hathaway - U.S. Navy, Africa Son - Chad Weikart - U.S. Navy, USS Enterprise Brother - Eston Hathaway - Indianapolis, IN Brother - Cliffton Hathaway - Fort Wayne, IN Brother - George Hathaway - FL Brother - DeWayne "Bud" Hathaway -Garrett, IN Sister - May McDonald - Fort Wayne, IN Sister - Janet Scheurich - Garrett, IN Sister - Cindy Myers - Garrett, IN Sister - Faith Galligher - Garrett, IN Preceded in death by: Parents and Sister - LaCleeda Maurer