Russell A. (Buck) Hastedt, 81, of Barnwell, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in the University Hospital, Augusta, Ga.
Born in Bellaire, TX on January 22, 1935 he was the son of the late Walter F. and Mamie Boessling Hastedt. Buck was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired supervisor with Shuron Inc. He was an avid square dancer and square dance caller who called for clubs all over South Carolina and Georgia. He was a devoted Clemson Tiger fan and a member of IPTAY. Buck was an ardent golfer who played golf well into his 70s. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. The family requests that memorials be made to St. Andrews Catholic Church, 168 Madison St., Barnwell, SC 29812 or to Animal Advocates, 10975 Marlboro Ave., Barnwell, SC 29812.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at Mole Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Machos Hastedt of Barnwell; daughter, Cynthia (Matthew) Williams of Swansea; sisters, Mary H. (Numa) Handy of Huntsville, TX. and Dorothy H. Beyer of Houston, TX.; grandson, Evan Williams of Greenville, N.Y.
Mole Funeral Home in Barnwell is assisting the family with arrangements. Please sign their online register at molefh.com.