Winifred A. Hatfield

Winifred “Winnie” Arnitt Hatfield, 73, of Union Pier, MI passed away at St. Anthony Hospital on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI.   Winnie was born in Pike County, KY on April 11, 1943 to Burl and Beulah (Lafferty) Hatfield. On October 13, 1962 in Michigan City, IN he married Brenda Joyce Hager. Winnie worked as a railroad engineer for 32 years retiring in 2004, at the C & O Railroad in New Buffalo and later at the South Shore in Michigan City. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing. Winnie was a loving husband, father and grandfather, devoted to his family. He was a very kindhearted, giving and selfless person who never expected anything in return.   Winnie is survived by his wife Brenda; a daughter – Sheri (Donald) Peterson of Bridgman, MI; sons – Russ Hatfield of Michigan City, IN and Todd (Tanja) Hatfield of Union Pier, MI; nine Grandchildren – Derek, Erika, Daniel, Joseph, Jason, Josiah, Joshua, Justin and Judah; sisters – Kathleen Hatfield of LaPorte, IN, Joyce Yates of Northville, MI and Sharon (Lewis) Smith of New Buffalo; brothers – John (Pat) Hatfield of Morrison, TN, Curtis (Bonnie) Hatfield of LaPorte, IN and Timothy Hatfield of Michigan City, IN; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by brothers – Chester, Robert, Thomas, Burl Jr, Marvin and Denny.   A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, 11:am (est) with Rev. Dennis Pickens officiating, at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Visitation with the family is on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berrien County Cancer Service. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com