Hazel Marie (Haller) Gatschet, age 104, of Warrensburg went to her eternal home on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Hazel was born on April 29, 1917, in rural Warrensburg. She was the daughter of George and Eliza (Thompson) Haller.

Hazel married Fred Gatschet on January 20, 1946, in Sedalia, MO. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1993.

Hazel was a graduate of Training High School in Warrensburg and a graduate of Central Missouri State Teacher's College in Warrensburg with a degree in business.

She taught at rural schools in the Warrensburg area (Adams and Higgins) for four years and later taught at Shawnee Mound High School and Knob Noster High School. Hazel also worked for three years as a bookkeeper for People's National Bank in Warrensburg.

Hazel was a member of Northside Christian Church in Warrensburg. Her favorite scripture was Proverbs 3:5. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart."

While raising a family, Hazel spent many hours gardening and canning vegetables. She always had homemade cookies as a special treat for the grandkids. While living in Warrensburg, she joined the "Pitch" card ladies group that played cards at Mazzio's on Thursdays and Fridays. And she was always ready to "beat" any family member who would play Rummy with her.

Besides her husband, Hazel was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Erma Gatschet.

Survivors include two daughters: Connie Wilson of Mission, KS and Carol Lowry (Dan) of Warrensburg. Hazel had four grandsons: Rick Steed (Cindy) of Lone Jack, MO, Brad Steed (Kristin) of Oak Grove, MO, Aaron Lowry (Cynthia) of Warrensburg, and Brian Lowry (Amanda) of Washington, IL.

Hazel was blessed with eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Dr. Dan Lowry officiating.

Memorials are suggested to Crossroads Hospice in Warrensburg and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.