Craig Alan Hadsall

Craig Alan Hadsall, 62, son of Charles and Beverly Hadsall, was born May 3, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa. Growing up, he had a love of horses, farming, and watching the squirrels out the window instead of paying attention in class. In his youth and teen years, he enjoyed working at the Sale Barn in Colfax.

Craig was united in marriage to Renee Marie Young on April 11, 1987 at First United Methodist Church in Newton. Together, they raised three sons, Joe (Theresa), Jordan (Brittany), and Tanner, as well as one daughter, Katherine (Justin). Craig was extremely proud of all of his children. He worked at Anderson Erickson Dairy for almost 25 years before retiring in 2015 after a medical illness forced him.

Craig enjoyed hunting, grilling, fishing, sending YouTube videos to his family, and spending time with his family. He also had an infectious laugh and enjoyed sneaking sweets and playing with his grandchildren. Craig had a soft spot for cats, and spent his retirement feeding, building hay shelters, and taking in abandoned cats.

Craig passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 2nd, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother-in-law, Freda Young; brother-in-law, Richard Young; sister-in-law, Myrna Young; and various family pets including his cat, Spencer.

Those left to honor the memory of Craig include his wife, Renee; his mother, Beverly; father-in-law, Sandy Young; his four children; and five grandchildren, Lily, Ella, Aubrey, Alexis, and Theo. He is also survived by his sisters, Terri (Mike) Gilbert and Crystal (Carey) Wing; brothers, Gene (Kathie) Hadsall and Corey (Michele) Hadsall; brothers-in-law, Robert (Sylvia) Young and Randy Young and many nieces and nephews. He will be intensely missed by his family cats, Snowball, Milo, Cookie, Oreo, Carl, Oliver, Mr. Kitty, Klyde, Marbles, and MEEKO.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. Following burial, a lunch will be served at the funeral home. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, October 10, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to an Animal Rescue League of the donor’s choice, or to Lucy’s Pet Pantry.