Aniruddh Hathi
February 4, 1942 ~ September 4, 2023
Aniruddh Jaisukhlal Hathi was born on February 4, 1942, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, to Jaisukhlal and Padmaben Hathi. He grew up in Rajkot and Delhi with his brothers – Suresh, Ushakant, and Rushikesh – and sisters – Madhu and Indira – before moving to Madison, Wisconsin, in 1962. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1966, and moved to Iowa City, Iowa, to continue his studies at the University of Iowa. He earned his Master’s degree and phD in Pharmacy while at the University of Iowa. He married Dhruti on August 16, 1969, and they lived in Iowa City until 1976, when they moved to Waco, Texas.
Baba, as he was known to many in his family, was a professor of chemistry and pharmacy at Texas State Technical College in Waco until he retired in 2019. He and Dhruti moved from Waco to New Braunfels, Texas, in 2021 to be closer to family.
He enjoyed gardening, reading, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time and sharing his sarcasm with his family. He is survived by his wife, Dhruti, of New Braunfels, previously of Waco and Jamnagar, India; daughter, Shilpa and son-in-law Darshan Pandya, and their children Ajay and Anusha of Charlotte, North Carolina; daughter, Nisha and son-in-law, Rahul Bose, and their children, Damian, Anya, and Devan all of New Braunfels; his brothers Suresh Hathi, Ushakant Hathi, and Rushikesh Hathi, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Aniruddh’s name to feed the less fortunate.
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I was 14 when Dhrutimasi-Aniruddhmasa got married in 1969 when I first met him in Bombay, and I had briefly spent a few days with them in May 1981 when they lived on the TSTC campus. But our true time together started with our first visit during Thanksgiving of 1994, when we arrived at Waco with baby Karuna and little Ritika! Since then, he and Masi became our nearest and dearest Elders, we experienced his warm and solicitous nature with frequent visits, the joys of High School graduations and of course the Engagements/Weddings in Waco, Austin and NJ/Houston, followed by the Baby Showers and Annaprasang of grandkids!
He lived simply but fully, ever in the moment, and calmly faced the vicissitudes of ill health without fuss or rancour.
Aniruddhmasa’s life journey truly evokes ‘Fanfare for a Common Man’, born in an illustrious Family in India, but tread his own path in the land of Opportunity. He nurtured his beautiful Family which thrives and grows to fulfill his dreams.
We will miss his physical presence, but the warmth of his memories will stay with us.
Om Shanti🙏🏾
When he came to the USA for Higher studies, he faced due difficulties but he never referred to these in his letters to the parents.He found solutions and settled nicely.
I met him last when he came to Redmond for my 9Oth birthday. Alas, that was the last time we met.Although he is no more with us, we will cherish his memories.
I met Anirudhhbhai in 1969 when I came to Iniversity of Iowa as a graduate student. I was looking for an apartment in Iowa city but it was difficult as I had come to the University during the winter semester. He offered me to stay with him until I can find an apartment. After completing the studies I was working in the Medical college as Research Scientist when he was working in the Pharmacy in the Hospital. He left for Waco and Charu and I moved to Elkhart, Indiana. I remember we came along with Jains for the marriage of Shilpa to Waco. Since 1969 we have had very good friendly relations with Dhrutiben and Anirudhhbhai. He was one of the best friends I had even though we were living quite far from each other. After a long time we came together in Texas couple of years ago. I will always remember him.
Baba had many abilities such as a singer, cricketer, cook, performing as a priest etc,in short he was a versatile person.
I will miss him in my life.
I AM NITIN HATHI.YOUNGER BROTHER OF MU BABA BHAI,AS WE CALLED HIM
ANIRUDHBHAI HATHI.I LAST MET HIM WITH MU SURESHBHAI IN THE RAILWAY SALOON.I DO NOT REMEMTHE YEAR.
ONE THING OBSERVED IS THAT HE WAS THE ONLY BROTHER WHO KEPT MOUTACHES TILL END .ALL OTHER BROTHERS REMOVED .
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
This is Pushpavadan Nagarsheth.
We sorry to hear sad news about Annirudha. We were good memories while I was his room mate at Madison, Wisconsin from 1962 to 1964.
We pray to God to give his soul long lasting peace.
Pushpavadan and Kusum Nagarsheth
Mrs. Hathia
So sorry for your loss praying for you and your family
Love
Christy Day
Fond memories of Babakaka will remain with me forever as i pray for his eternal peace 🙏🌹
Had met him in person long back in Jamnagar when he had come down with Dhrutikaki.