James J Hauser, November 20, 1933 — March 24, 2019

James’ Obituary James J. Hauser, 85, of Latrobe, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 20, 1933 in Latrobe, he was a son of the late Charles C. Hauser, Sr. and Nellie (Nestler) Hauser. Jim was a member of Holy Family Church, Latrobe.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Kennametal with 42 years of service. He was a Korean War veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Jim was active in sports throughout his life as both an athlete, coach, and spectator.

In high school, he ran for the track team and for many years he pitched for several fast-pitch softball teams in the area. Later, he coached for the Latrobe Little League and the Greater Latrobe Senior High School Girls Softball team. One of his greatest joys was the time he spent watching all of his grandchildren’s sporting events, never wanting to miss a game, match, or meet.

He also enjoyed travelling to horse shows with his daughter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles C. Jr. and Robert “Jeep” Hauser; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Josephine and Julius Burke. Jim is survived by his wife, Virginia A. (Burke) Hauser, of Latrobe; one son, James J. Hauser, Sr. and his wife Tracey, of Latrobe; one daughter, Rhonda L. Hauser Richard, of Delaware, OH; two brothers, John Hauser and his wife Evelyn, of Latrobe, and Richard “Dick” Hauser and his wife Ann, of Latrobe; one sister, Betty Ann Adams and her husband Bill, of Dubois; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Hauser, of Latrobe; seven grandchildren, Officer James J. Hauser, Jr., Cody M. Richard, Amber M. Hauser, Ashley L. Hauser, Sgt.

Colton J. Richard, Alleysha A. Hauser, and Nickolas J. Hauser; an aunt, Caroline Kolich, of Johnstown; Mary Upholster, of Latrobe; several nieces, nephews, and cousins and several grand dogs. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Excela Health Home Care and Hospice, especially Kim Smartnik, the doctors’ and staff of the oncology department at Latrobe Hospital and Select Specialty Hospital for their excellent care and compassion. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 pm Thursday at the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME, INC.

, 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am Friday at Holy Family Church, Latrobe with the Very Rev. Daniel C. Mahoney, VF as celebrant.

Everyone is asked to please go directly to church. Private interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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