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Clement Hackethal Obituary

Clement "Kem" Hackethal III, 56, of Wheat Ridge. Father of Stefan Hackethal and Erica Lovato. Son of Francille and Clement Hackethal, Jr. Grandson of Frances Vendena. Grandfather of Matthew. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. Kem was a member of the Lakewood Elks and Knights of Columbus. Rosary Sunday, October 18 th, 7:00 PM., with Funeral Mass Monday, October 19 th, 10:30 AM., both at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 3900 Pierce St., Wheat Ridge. Services will conclude at the church. Contributions may be made to Saints Peter and Paul School.

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Published by Denver Post from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2015.

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Mary Witaschek

October 22, 2015

Mrs. Hackethal, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope to see you and give you a big hug at Christmas Eve Mass at Fatima.

Tammy Snell

October 19, 2015

My condolences on Kem's passing. May he rest in peace and may the family and friends that surround you help you through this difficult time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 18, 2015

Hack, Fran and Stephan,

Over this past week, I have found myself remembering the times when I was close to Kem. My first memory of being close to him was when we went to Estes Park and he couldn't have been three or four years old. Back then I could throw a baseball and I did just that in the arcade. I knocked all the bottles off of the table and Kem got to pick out a giant teddy bear. I can still see the look on his face. He was the ring bearer at Judy's and my wedding. I loved to tease him as he was growing up, starting with threatening him if he dropped the ring. Of course, he paid me back by teasing my children the same way I teased him. I think I threw him at least 1,000 passes in your side yard and I am proud to say I spent hours on the phone with him helping him through Finance when he was at Regis College. Of late, I would see him at the Golden Rec Center playing basketball with the 25 year olds.

When Kem grew into manhood, we saw a kind, gentle, accepting of others man who loved to laugh and talk sports. He was spiritual in a quiet way. He gave back to others especially through his grandparents, parents and his children. He showed his love by his closeness to his family.

I know I am not the only one who suffered this loss, for Kem had a lot of friends and family members who cared deeply about him, but I know I will miss him and Judy and I pray on behalf of Hack, Fran and his children that he is wrapped in the cloak of the Blessed Mother and taken to our Lord.
You are in our prayers,
Uncle Clay and Aunt Judy

October 17, 2015

I am so sorry Hackethal Family! I will sure miss him.

Julie Rodriguez

Betty Moore

October 17, 2015

So sorry for your loss. May Clem Rest In Peace.

Rosemary Laurita

October 17, 2015

Clem and Frannie, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your son. I can't imagine the heart wrenching pain you're feeling. He is at Peace.

Susan Rusoli

October 16, 2015

Words cannot express the shock or sadness. The consolation is he is with our Heavenly Father free from pain. God's strength and love to his family and multitude of friends. Hosts of angels to comfort Francille Clem and children

Tim Galvan

October 16, 2015

My condolence to the family and friends of "Kem". You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace "Kem".

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