Glen Hatler, 86, of Russellville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born in Fountain Run on March 19, 1939 to the late Milliam Lester Hatler and Ocia Pardue Hatler Crawford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Oneal Hatler. and his sister, Barbara Hatler Worel.
He is survived by his wife Linda Gooch Hatler of Russellville; his daughters, Marisa Hopkins (Mark) of Russellville and Karin Foster of Bowling Green; his sister-in-law, Juanita Hatler of Glasgow; his grandsons, Jacob Hopkins (Brianna) and Justin Hopkins (Kate); his great-grandchildren, Alba, Lucy, Sage, Ruby, and Brooks Hopkins; and special thank you to his caregivers, Lorrie Remour and Ashley Elliot.
Glen attended Austin Tracy High School then began working for Houchens Industries in 1957 in Glasgow. Soon he transferred to Russellville as a Houchens Assistant Manager. Later he became Store Manager and then District Supervisor as he helped open four Houchens Stores in Logan County. In total, he was over 15 stores as Supervisor. In 2000 after 47 years Glen retired as Vice President of Houchens Industries.
During this time, he was involved in several small businesses, community service, and was instrumental in organizing the Country Ham Breakfast for many years to help fund Brother Joe Carrico’s Toys for Tots. After retiring from Houchens, he established another business, the Harvest, with Logan Chick. Glen always enjoyed his time on the farm, in the Yard, traveling with local groups, time with his family – especially the little ones! He was a member of the KY Colonels, founding member of Calvary Chapel Baptist Church and attended Red Oak Grove Methodist Church.
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 21, from 5-7 p.m. in the chapel of Kirby Funeral Services Russellville and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday with Travis Bryan officiating services at 2 p.m. with burial to follow in Red Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brother Joe's Toy Drive and Red Oak Grove Methodist Church.
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