John Anthony Hackel Sr.

John Anthony Hackel Sr, 74, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015 after a long fight with Parkinson's.

John was born on September 17, 1940 in Seymour to Anthony and Margaret (Kranzusch) Hackel. On April 25, 1962 he was united in marriage to Barbara Neuens in Kimberly. John was a hard working dedicated family man who took great pride in his home and yard. He loved woodworking and helped his children remodel their homes. He enjoyed watching the Packers and the Badgers and playing pool. Most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and the time spent together was always special. He also liked to say to his children as they left the house “Save your money.”

John is survived by his wife Barbara, four children; John Jr (Darla) Hackel, Gina (Steve) Burke, Joe Hackel, Melissa (Jim Severson) Miller, 12 grandchildren; Kyle, Alex, Jessica and Mallory Hackel, James (Cristy) Burke, Kevin (Tiffany) Burke, Craig (Cassie) Burke, Ashley and Aaron Hackel, Kayla, Ryan, and Andrew Miller, six great grandchildren; Rayne, Maysa, River, Addie, Lily, and Miles, a sister, Mary (Ken) Schwebs, two brothers, Bernie (Sharon) Hackel, Mike (Lyn) Hackel, brothers-in law and sisters-in-law; Gary (Roxanne) Neuens, Dawn Lambrecht, Phyllis (Gene) Vander Pas, and Randy (Linda) Neuens, his special little companion, Maddie, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Peter and Maxine Neuens.

The memorial service for John will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the FARGO FUNERAL HOME. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Appleton Medical Center Staff, Dr. Kroner, and Heartland Home Care, but most importantly to Mom for taking care of Dad and allowing him to be at home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established in John's name.