Wilbur Hack, age 97, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Chilton Care Center. He was born on August 16, 1917 in Florence to the late Adolph and Anna (Hartmann) Hack. On October 12, 1940, Wilbur married Flora Harrison at the Harrison home in Fence, Wisconsin. He served his country in…
Continue ReadingWilbur Hack, age 97, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Chilton Care Center. He was born on August 16, 1917 in Florence to the late Adolph and Anna (Hartmann) Hack. On October 12, 1940, Wilbur married Flora Harrison at the Harrison home in Fence, Wisconsin. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a member of the Johnston Blessman American Legion Post #38. Wilbur's passion was flying, and he was a private pilot with a commercial rating. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and Past Commander. Wilbur found solitude in the woods and in his younger years enjoyed fishing, hunting, and snow mobiling. He held his father in high respect, and shared the interest of trains with him. Wilbur and Flora volunteered at the Visitors and Convention Bureau in Appleton. His family meant the world to him, and he was always there to take care of them.
Wilbur is survived by his daughters, Diana (John) Kuborn of Schertz, Texas, and Jane (Michael) Marshall of Centreville, Virginia; son, Dennis (Nancy) Hack of Victorville, California; eight grandchildren: Debora (Mike) Kelley and Denise (Vince) Colucci; Michael Jr. (Kristen) Marshall, Michele (Mike) Smith, Melissa (Ted) Wurfel and Allison (Dave) Silvey; Travis (Cassie) Hack and Adam Hack; ten great grandchildren; and brother-in-law Robert Carter. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Wilbur was preceded in death by his wife Flora Hack, brothers: Lyle (Marge) Hack and Roger Hack; sisters: June (Earl) Heyden, Delores (Ted) Gauthier, and Lenore Carter.
Committal services for Wilbur with military honor will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Hillside Cemetery in Fence, Wisconsin. Rev. Tim Smith will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Carol Westphal
left a message on June 1, 2015:
I enjoyed working with both Wilbur and Flora on the Visitors and Convention Bureau\'s EAA Task Force for many years. They both always had smiles on their faces and were a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with their family.
Carol Westphal
Michael
left a message on February 3, 2015:
There so many things I will remember about Wilbur. He always had a big smile on his face to greet you. He did not have a malice bone in his body, He was a proud man and I was proud to be a small part of his life. To know him was to love him. His family and especially his grandkids will miss him. He has even better days waiting ahead than any he leaves behind. I am sorry I cant be there to offer my support.
Michael, son in law.
Carol von der Linden
left a message on January 31, 2015:
Deb,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Your granddad's obituary was very impressive. We wish that we could have known him.
Love, Ki and Carol
Jackie and Don Van Toll
left a message on January 30, 2015:
So sorry about your dad, Diana. I remember the many times Don and I were at your house. If you are in town, please look us up and give us a call. We would love to see you and John and catch up on things. Jackie and Don Van Toll
bruce botterman
left a message on January 29, 2015:
I had lost track of Wilbur after I left MaxAir in 1995. Wilbur was a good friend of aviation and I'll always remember how he spent time with his friend Max Sagunsky when Max retired. It was a pleasure to know Wilbur. Its ok to
rest your wings now. Bruce Botterman
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Carol Westphal
left a message on June 1, 2015:
I enjoyed working with both Wilbur and Flora on the Visitors and Convention Bureau\'s EAA Task Force for many years. They both always had smiles on their faces and were a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with their family.
Carol Westphal
Michael
left a message on February 3, 2015:
There so many things I will remember about Wilbur. He always had a big smile on his face to greet you. He did not have a malice bone in his body, He was a proud man and I was proud to be a small part of his life. To know him was to love him. His family and especially his grandkids will miss him. He has even better days waiting ahead than any he leaves behind. I am sorry I cant be there to offer my support.
Michael, son in law.
Carol von der Linden
left a message on January 31, 2015:
Deb,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Your granddad's obituary was very impressive. We wish that we could have known him.
Love, Ki and Carol
Jackie and Don Van Toll
left a message on January 30, 2015:
So sorry about your dad, Diana. I remember the many times Don and I were at your house. If you are in town, please look us up and give us a call. We would love to see you and John and catch up on things. Jackie and Don Van Toll
bruce botterman
left a message on January 29, 2015:
I had lost track of Wilbur after I left MaxAir in 1995. Wilbur was a good friend of aviation and I'll always remember how he spent time with his friend Max Sagunsky when Max retired. It was a pleasure to know Wilbur. Its ok to
rest your wings now. Bruce Botterman
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