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Steve was a teacher; he taught his friends and family love of country, the significance of education and the consequence of hard work. Steve joined the R.O.T.C. upon admittance to St. Peter's College, Jersey City, N.J., in 1966. He was a member of the 1967 Pershing Rifle Team which won the 8th Regiment (National) Drill Meet Award that year.
Upon graduation, Steve entered the Army as a commissioned officer of the 3rd infantry division. He proudly served his country between June 2, 1970 and November 10, 1976, attaining the rank of Captain.
Steve had a love of knowledge and an encyclopedic mind. Steve earned his bachelor's degree in History from St. Peter's College in 1966. A decade later, he earned a Master of Public Service, in guidance from Western Kentucky University. Steve approached life from all ends, with the ultimate goals of understanding and reconciling the world before him.
Steve's compassion, generosity and a love for people informed a successful career at Procter and Gamble. A born salesman, Steve was an Account Executive for 32 years with the company. Steve lived by example and P&G's slogan aptly describes the impact he left on his colleagues in the grocery business; "Touching lives, improving life".
Above all else, Steve truly loved people. He lived a life of service, laughter and gratitude and was a celebration of life.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Walter Hauck; three sisters, Mary Raimo and her husband, Jerry, Nancy (Ann-Cecilia) Vogel and her husband, Bill, and Gail Flanigan; a brother-in-law, Bill Moerler; sister-in-law, Joann Hauck.
Left to cherish the memory of her beloved husband of 35 years, Sue (Mary Susanne) Hauck survives him, along with their devoted children and their spouses, Michelle Hauck Shaw and her husband, Wes, and Thomas Edward Hauck and his wife, Sara. He is also survived by a brother, Harry Hauck; three sisters, Margaret Moerler, Sister Mary Emmanuel Hauck, and Katie (Catherine) Jereza and her husband, Ramon; brotherin-law, Dick (Richard) Flanigan; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
The family thanks the oncology nurses and doctors at Lewis Gale Medical Center and Duke University Hospital, who returned, with equal ferocity, the inspiration, optimism and love of Steve's fight and life.
A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church 10 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a memorial may be donated to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Hauck
Tim Waechter
August 30, 2023
Simply the best
Laurie Wootton
September 3, 2020
I cannot believe it has been 10 years since the passing of this wonderful man. This only goes to show that Life goes by in an instant and to live it to its fullest. Steve was so proud of his family and relationships and lived his life to the fullest. I hope his family is doing well and take comfort in the memories of this great man.
bob raimo
September 22, 2010
Steve was like an older brother to me growing up, though he was my uncle. i guess we were six years apart. He lived upstairs and we had one of the downstairs apartments in Jersey City, tight quarters but we did not know it. As i grew older we became friends. i am going to miss him an awful lot.
Jane Novak-Cook
September 9, 2010
To the Hauck Family--I send my sincere condolences. Steve was an amazing man. I had the opportunity to work with Steve on the Kroger Team and drew great inspiration from his passion to win and committment to excellence. He was a CHARACTER with an uncanny ability to bring everyone along with him and make everything more fun. He took care of our team and our customer.
Steve was also incredibly devoted and proud of his family. Everyone who worked with Steve felt like we knew all of you.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know there is another angel in heaven looking down on all of us. With Sympathy,
Kirby Boone
September 9, 2010
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I met Steve through business with Procter & Gamble and worked with him on the Tide and Old Spice Racing programs for over 10 years. We had a lot of fun. It was an honor to have known him.
Paul Brown
September 8, 2010
Mrs. Hauck, Michelle and Wes, It was an honor to have met your father. He was a true joy to be around with an infectious positive atitude. The love he shared with his family was evident in all that he did. Even in the worst of circumstances thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Anthony Curcio
September 8, 2010
From all of us at Summit Consulting, we have known Mr. Hauck only through his talented daughter Michelle. We mark his passing by thinking of Michelle & Wes, and the rest of her family.
Laurie Wootton
September 7, 2010
Always a story... Always a smile... Always a friend when you needed an ear.
Steve was one of the first people I bonded with when I came to P&G. It was amazing to work with him and watch his mastery in action with customers. He was one of a kind! I will miss him dearly.
September 7, 2010
My thoughts, prayers and huge respect go out for the entire Houck family. Steve was a true professional and great guy. Fortunately, he is no longer suffering and will certainly be in a better place.
I am honored to have known and been inspired by Steve and his family. God bless all of you!
Doug McAlister, Atlanta, GA
Steve Stapleton
September 7, 2010
Steve was one of those people you that if you only met him once, you would never forget him. He was larger than life and everyone was his friend. I was priviliged to have met him, I was proud to be counted as a friend
Bain Massey
September 7, 2010
Sue, Michelle and Tom -
I am so sad to hear of Steve's passing, but I know that he was tired. Steve was an incredible man, one of those people that just stays with you. We have not worked together in a number of years, but my memories of him are so vivid. He was a fantastic storyteller - I have laughed until I cried many times. He had just enough sarcasm to make anything funny. He was a fine salesman, who drew respect from his coworkers and his customers. I learned a lot from Steve as a young P&Ger. He loved you all fiercely, and talked about you constantly. I feel very fortunate to have known Steve. He was a great man, and he will always be special to me. I send you all my love, thoughts and prayers.
Tim Waechter
September 6, 2010
Steve was a "real man" with his priorities in order. He was so proud of his family. He was a patriot having served in the Army, we had that in common. When I was a basic training Company Commander at Ft. Knox Kentucky after returning from Vietnam in 1969-1972, Steve was the reception Center Company Commander where I would pick up my new recruits. Who would have guessed that we would work together at P&G all those years later. Steve was the best "peddler" I have ever known. That is a real compliment. He also had the best account penetration of any P&G person I have ever worked with calling on Kroger. He was the best. I loved the time we worked together. Steve always made everything fun.
I will live the rest of my life thinking of Steve and hoping I am worthy to end up in heaven with him. I wonder if my stomach will ache from laughing so much in heaven?
Love you Steve
Tears in my eyes
Your friend
Tim Waechter
September 6, 2010
What a delightful gentleman and person.. He was a joy and I am honored to have had the privilege to care for him during his stay at Duke. He and the entire family and extraordianry Sheree Dunn
Blayne Smith
September 6, 2010
What a wonderful person, whose well-lived life touched so many people in a positive way. I feel fortunate to have been one of the people, and am grateful for the opportunity for having known Steve. I wish the very best to the Hauck family during this time. Thanks sincerely for sharing this special man with us at P&G over the years. Steve will be forever missed and forever remembered.
Blayne Smith
from Steve's phone
Jerry Ray
September 6, 2010
Steve was my best friend and I miss him a lot. We talked seven days a week about everything from growing tomatoes to selling Tide. It was typical to get a call from Steve when he and Jack were out walking or when he was in the middle of a project. Steve made work so much more fun as a partner!
Bob Childs
September 6, 2010
A tear and a smile for Steve, he is well remembered. Bob Childs, P&G Kroger Team Retired
Kim Cleeter
September 5, 2010
Steve was a special and unique person. I met him 20 years ago when I joined P&G when he was working on the SuperValu team. He always made me laugh and had a good ole joke to tell me. Years later I joined the P&G Kroger team and there I got to work again with Steve. It was good to work with him and take in all his knowledge with a tweek of his sense of humor. God is gaining a wonderful Angel.
Bill Trohanis
September 5, 2010
To the family of Captain Hauck:
Thank you for allowing us to be an intetgral part of Steve's life over the past year. While he thought he was leaving his P&G family behind as he went into retirement, we just couldn't let him go! I realized recently why. It was the "Hauck Stories" we had come to love that we couldn't live without.
He was so proud of each of you and no surprise,always had a story....
-Michelle is fluent in French and married a REAL rocket scientist.
-Tom is a chef at Pigall's in Cinti and has a real passion for Fender Stratocaster guitars.
-Jack stories each week quickly earned him wallpaper status on Pop's laptop.
-Sue and Steve's weekend getaways and various trips taken and the encounters along the way, always brought a smile.
We will miss the stories from Steve, so I ask that you keep us up to date just like Pop did. His "unique" sense of humor, his love for his family and friends was so evident. He will be missed.
I know at some point, I will have the opportunity to "talk soon" with him once again.
God Bless,
Tro
September 5, 2010
It was on honor to know Mr Hauk and be part of his nursing team. We all loved him, and always looked forward to him coming in. Even when he felt bad, he was a joy. Our thoughts and prayers will continue for your family. Love, Ruthanne Gilbert (LGP HEM/ONC)
Preston Hester
September 5, 2010
Steve was a great friend. When I was transferred to P&G's Kroger Team late in my P&G career, Steve was the person who went out of his way to explain things to me and make me feel at home. I will never forget that. We talked often about family as well, and it was obvious how much he loved them. Even after my retirement, Steve and I stayed in touch. I will miss Steve, and am confident that he is making even more friends now as part of his reward.
Linda Victoria
September 5, 2010
Sue, Michele, Tom and Family- Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. The world lost a hero last Friday, a good friend to so many, a proud husband and father. I never met anyone so unselfish and more caring. Even when he was in pain and suffering, he was so quick to tell others to have a good time and was so happy for them. Steve found humor in every situation. Touching Lives- Improving Life is so true of Steve. You have so many wonderful memories of him and so do his many friends. What this world lost last Friday, Heaven gained. God Bless. Linda Victoria
Linda Taylor
September 5, 2010
What a remarkable man he was. He was a wonderful friend to me in the past five years and made a positive impression on all that knew him. I have never known a man that had such an impact on others. We were all bless with knowing and working with him and we'll miss him deeply. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, his beloved family. I thank you all for the kindness that you've shown me in during this precious time. You welcomed my calls of concern and kept me up todate on his condition. Please know that Steve and all of you will forever have a special place in my heart. I love you all. Linda Taylor
Eric Harris
September 5, 2010
Steve was such a positive roll model for P&G and any of his customers he came into contact. You were an inspiration to me, teaching me what it means to take ownership in my stores. I continue to this day to take ownership and will always remember your great words of wisdom. Steve will be greatly missed, but I have wonderful memories that will keep his legacy alive. Thanks for always being there.
Eric Harris P&G
Christy Bennett
September 5, 2010
My prayers are with Steve's family and friends as they endure the pain of losing him. His magnetic personality was one that would leave a lasting impression on all who met him. I enjoy hearing the stories about Steve from my husband and remembering the times we were around each other as well. The void will be everpresent.
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