Henry T. Hayes Obituary
We announce the death of Henry T. Hayes of Cherokee, Iowa, who passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Henry will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Henry T. Hayes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Woodrow "Red" Hayes and Helen Hayes (Hansen); his wife Ruth Hayes; his brother Robert "Bob" Hayes; and his niece Aslan Wilson.
He is survived by: his siblings-in-law, Rita Laumer (Joel) of Chancellor, Ritch Wilson (Diane) of Brandon, Roger Wilson of Coeur d'Alene, Robert Wilson of Brookings, Ron Wilson of Sioux Falls and Wayne Johnson (Karen) of Colton; his nieces and nephews, Jason Laumer (Sara), Kjërsti Deckert (Scott), Peder Laumer, Michelle Pliska (Dana), Jesse Wilson, Eli Chaney and Shilo Harwood (Ralph); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Abby, Ethan, Isaac, Caden, Tyler Laumer, Maren, Norah Deckert, Micah Rocha, Chloe Rocha, Hannah, Amber, Gavin, Jaxson, Zephyr, Xyler, Sylas and Kinsley; and his cousins, Mike Odland (Jodi), Julie Walkins (Dennis) of Spearfish, Monie Smith (Craig) of Sioux Falls, Clark Holborn (Jenny) of Watertown, Susan Goens (Roland) of Freeman, Kay Olson (Robert) of Rapid City, Roger Hansen (Ruth) of Arlington, Terry Hansen (Diane) of Overland Park, Barb Stowell (Thomas Fretham) of Clear Lake, Steve Hansen (Eunice Alexander) of Clear Lake, Ken Hansen (Teresa) of McKinney, Rick Hansen (Donna) of Mankato, Kris Stilson (Mark) of Madison, Kathy Borchard (Greg) of Dousman, Ray and Harold Erickson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Hank's honor to the Cherokee Education Foundation c/o Burkhardt & Dawson, CPAs, 793 N. 2nd St. Cherokee, Iowa 51012.
