Edward "Ed" Roy Hatch

Edward Roy Hatch, 73, of Peru passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026.

He was born on June 9, 1953, in Portsmouth New Hampshire to Helen Booker. He married his loving wife, Juanita, on May 12, 1979. They spent over 40 years together, and she was the love of his life. She precedes him in death, and there was a joyous reunion in Heaven when Ed passed.

Ed loved deer hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending the first day of shotgun season with his sons. He loved making deer jerky, and sharing it with friends and family. Ed loved spending time with his family, and watching his granddaughters play volleyball. He was a member of Zion Chapel Church in Peru, and was baptized with his dear wife in 2017.

Ed is survived by his children:

Tracy (Don), Peru; Chelsey (Dakota); Ashley (Levi); Leeanna (Ben); JR (Mackenzie)

Gerald Jr. (Misty), Peru;  Emily, Destiny

Marie (Bob) Wisconsin; Stephanie (Jason) Kitchen, Allen (Brianna) Patch; Codie (Jordyn) Pettigrew; Miranda (Matthew) Sanders

Timmy (Maria), Peru; Savannah, Shayla (Dewayne) Fletcher, Kayla, Christina, Chelsy, Kasey

Andy, Peru: Rebecca and Weston

Jason (Malissa), Brownsburg; Tatum, Harper, Addison

He has 26 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his siblings: Jackie, Everett, Butch, Brian, Rusty, Diana and Charline. He was preceded in death by a younger brother, Patrick.

Visitation will be held at Zion Chapel Church 915 South Broadway, Peru IN on Saturday, November 14th from 12-2 pm. Funeral service will follow at 2 pm with Pastor Rod Correll officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, 411 North Grant Street, Peru.

Memorial contributions may be given to Zion Chapel Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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