Gene Elbert Hyatt Sr. Obituary
The memory of Gene Elbert Hyatt Sr. of Fairview Heights, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, who passed away on January 30, 2026 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Elbert Hyatt Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elbert Hyatt and Thelma Hyatt; and his children, Robert Hyatt and Christine Meehan. He is survived by: his wife JoAnn Hyatt; his brother David Hyatt (Linda); and his children, Steven Hyatt (Davina), Gene "Pete" Hyatt Jr. (Lori), Cynthia Hyatt, Kathleen Kurowski (Daniel), Douglas Hyatt (Judi), Clara "Cissy" Harrison (William), Keri Hyatt (Jeremy Ward) and Edwin "Eddie" Hyatt (Brendan Karvelat). He is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Donations in Gene's memory may be made for Masses at St. Stephen's Church in Caseyville, Illinois, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
