Otto HACKER

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HACKER: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Otto Fred Hacker, at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon on May 17th, 2009. Otto was born February 5th, 1932 in Waldersee, Manitoba, to Fred and Emma Hacker. Otto was predeceased by his parents Emma (in 1986) and Fred (1988) and his brother-in-law Joe Studer (2005). He is survived by his three sisters Ann Studer of Ontario, Connie (Dieter) Janzen of Texas, Ruth (Joe) Zuke of Gladstone and by his brother Larry (Diane) Hacker of Brandon. Otto is also survived by his nieces and nephews Lorie (Dave) Studer, Ted Studer, Brian Janzen, Carol (Rob) Grant, Ron (Karen) Zuke, Tracy (Laird) Lidster, Jerry Hacker, and Lisa Hacker. He will also be missed by his great nieces and nephews Samantha, Alexandria, and Maxwell Studer, Rebecca Grant, and Rylan Lidster. Otto grew up on a mixed farm near Waldersee and attended a one-room school at Lucania. He farmed with his parents until July 1967, and then moved with them to Brandon. He then started working at J & G Supply. After his retirement in 1986, he enjoyed helping his brother for several years, as they traveled around the province for his business. Over the years, Otto enjoyed playing hockey, hunting, playing cards, carpentry and going for coffee with his friends. He enjoyed the trips he took to visit his sisters, and the get-togethers at family gatherings. Pallbearers will be Jerry Hacker, Ron Zuke, Laird Lidster, Rob Grant, Ken Mauthe and Jerry Buffi. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2B7. The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Seitz and the nurses at the Assiniboine Centre for their compassionate care for Otto during the past several months. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 22nd, at 1:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 114 Ashgrove Boulevard, Brandon, Manitoba with Pastor Ted Jannuska officiating. Interment will take place in the Waldersee Cemetery. Lunch will follow in the church basement in Waldersee. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Brandon Sun on May 20, 2009