Obit: Hackel, Raymond W. (1922 – 2016)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Hackel, Speck, Hoenke, Maroldy, Thieme, Welcher, Erickson, Venzke, Hummes

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 24 May 2016

Hackel, Raymond W. (8 SEP 1922 – 22 MAY 2016)

Raymond W. Hackel, age 93, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 surrounded by his family at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Abbotsford. A memorial service be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 25 at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Father Charles Hiebl will officiate. Interment will be held at St. Thomas in Milan. Family and friends are welcome from 2:00 PM until the time of the service on Wednesday at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford.

Raymond was born on September 8, 1922, in the Town of Holton, the son of Albert and Sadie (Speck) Hackel. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Irma Hoernke on April 6, 1946 at the priest's house in Wuertzberg.

Raymond was a farmer. He farmed until the age of 62. Other jobs include hauling milk and driving a gravel truck.

Raymond enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, gambling and weeding ginseng. He was also a big Cub's fan and Packer fan. Most of all, he loved his family.

Raymond is survived by his wife: Irma Hackel; eight children: Judy (Daniel) Maroldy, CA, Mike (Cheri) Hackel of Abbotsford, Wendy King of Watertown, Julie (Roger) Thieme of Colby, Kathy (Roy) Welcher of Cameron, Ken Hackel of Abbotsford, Paula (Bruce) Erickson of Athens, and Paul (Tracy) Hackel of Medford; 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a brother: Howard Hackel and a sister: Celia Venzke. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Isadore Hackel and a sister: Marie Hummes.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.