Joseph C. Hackel

Age 79, died on Saturday, July 20, 2002 at his home surrounded by his family. Joseph was born on July 7, 1923, son of the late John and Margaret (Berner) Hackel. On February 14, 1970, Joseph married Florence Hallwachs in Little Chute, and they have enjoyed over 32 years of marriage together. He was preceded in death by his first wife Rosemary Hackel (nee Vanden Heuvel) and two brothers, Ray Hackel and Tony Hackel.

Joseph will be greatly missed by his wife Florence; his 9 children, George (Val) Hackel; Trish (Jim) Lenhardt; Lee (Dot) Hackel; Marla (Paul) Garber; Tim (Pat) Hackel; Donna (Judd) Vanden Heuvel; Jeff (Barb) Hackel, Dan (Jackie) Hackel, David (Gina) Hackel; and 4 step-children Donald (Deanna) Hallwachs; Richard (Michele) Hallwachs, Kenneth (Lorna) Hallwachs; Judy (Lynn) Helke, 26 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Clarence (Martha) Hackel, Lawrence (Margaret) Hackel; his sister, Rosalie (John) Roovers; Joseph is further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

He was employed as a carpenter for 50 years, and a member of Carpenters Local #955 for 55 years. Joseph was an avid gardener throughout his life, and an active past member of the Paper Valley Garden Club. He also enjoyed woodworking and marquetry.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Monday, July 22, 2002 at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 119 West Seventh Street, Kaukauna, with Rev. Loran Miller officiating. The interment will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna. Friends will be received at the church on Monday, July 22 from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Suzi Perlewitz (hospice nurse) and Donna Wilson (caregiver).

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130
920-766-6200