Service Information
Donald “Don” Hantge, age 77, husband of Bobbi, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his home in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
The family invites everyone to the Crow River Country Club in Hutchinson for desserts and a Celebration of Don’s life immediately following the committal service.
Obituary
Donald “Don” Darwin Hantge was born on September 3, 1942, in Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. He was the son of George and Selda (Kloempken) Hantge. Don was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Penn Township, Brownton, Minnesota. He received his education at the Brownton High School and graduated with the class of 1960.
Don entered active military service in the United States National Guard on September 12, 1960, in Hutchinson. He received an Honorable Discharge on September 11, 1964, in Hutchinson, and achieved the rank of Sergeant.
On December 5, 1964, Don was united in marriage to Barbara “Bobbi” Ann Nelson at The Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Kari and Jon. Don and Bobbi resided in Big Lake, Minnesota, Alexandria, Minnesota, and Alden, Minnesota, until making their home in Hutchinson in 1980. They shared 55 years of marriage.
Don started his career in the Lumber business. He then managed an elevator in Alden for 12 years. In 1980, Don purchased Tri County Water & Conditioning, Inc. in Hutchinson. He owned and operated this business for 30 years until his retirement and passing the business onto his son, Jon, in 2007.
He was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson where he was on the Church Council. Don was also a member of the American Legion Post 96, Oddfellows Lodge #109, and the Hutchinson Elks Lodge #2427.
Don enjoyed golfing and wintering in Florida with Bobbi. He was a handyman and loved building anything he needed. Don cracked a joke anytime he could fit one in and always had a one liner ready to use! He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Don passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home in Hutchinson, at the age of 77 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Don is survived by his:
Wife, Bobbi Hantge of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Kari Neubarth and her husband, Darrin, of Hutchinson, MN,
Jon Hantge and his wife, Renee, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Abbie Weispfenning and her husband, Kurt, Allison Neubarth and her fiancé, Zach Mandelkow, Sam Hantge, and Alex Hantge;
1 Great-Grandson to arrive in October;
Siblings, Everett Hantge and his wife, Kathy, of Hutchinson, MN,
Noreen Schuette and her husband, Duane, of Glencoe, MN,
LeaEtte Peters of Brownton, MN,
Eldon Hantge and his wife, Marilyn, of Glencoe, MN;
Many Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
Don is preceded in death by his Parents, George and Selda Hantge; Father and Mother-In-Law, Arvid and Marie Nelson; Sisters, Jean Hoof and her husband, Myron, and Rhonda Buske; Nephew, Steve Hanson; Sister-In-Law, Rita Hanson and her husband Benny; and Brother-In-Law, Dale Peters.
Sharon Fulton says
Bobbi Hantge and family. Sending sincere sympathy to you all. We have so many great memories of Don! Our prayers to all of you.! Love to you all. JIM and Sharon.
Gordon Frank says
My sincere condolences to the Hantge family. Don was a great man
Juli Neubarth says
So very sorry to hear about Don. Sympathies to all.
John A. Perlich says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Funny man with a wonderful family.
Best wishes to you all.
A Teich says
Our sincere condolences to family and friends of Don . We pray for your strength as Don goes on ahead.
Kelly says
I’m so sorry to hear this 🙁 nothing but fond memories and praying for strength and healing for all of you
Renee Wetterling says
Sending prayers and sympathy to all of you!
Primary EyeCare says
Our deepest condolences to family and friends.
Primary EyeCare
Wendy Schierman says
Bobbi, we are so sorry for your loss…..Peace to you and the family. May his memory live on with all of you! Our Deepest Sympathies….
Mark and Wendy Schierman
Doug Switzer says
Linda and I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Don was such a nice gentle man.
Cheryl morris says
My deepest sympathy to you Bobbi, and to your family. Don was a very nice man. May he R.I.P.
Sharon Blake says
Sending hugs & prayers Bobbi, so sorry for your loss.
Denise Burns says
We are so sorry for your loss. -Bill and Denise Burns
Darlene Loose says
So very sorry. Condolences to you Bobbi and family.
Charmaine Reyes says
Bobbi, Kari, Jon, and Family – I’m very sorry for your loss. Don’s patience with us through college was a testament to what a wonderful and kind man he was. We saw firsthand how he could find humor in any situation. He was definitely one of the best whose family meant the world to him! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy karg says
With heart felt sympathy to all!!
Susan Fischer Hoff says
I’m sending my sincere sympathy, Bobbi, to you and your whole family.
Richard Ray says
Bobbi, Suzie and I are so sorry to hear about Don, we loved him, as he was always and funny.. our prayers are for you and your family.. we are very blessed to have known Don these last 10 years.. be blessed. Call if you need us.. Richard and Susie Ray
Dale Yukel says
Sorry to hear about Don’s passing. May he Rest In Peace.