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Homer Hacker Obituary


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HACKER, Homer age 75, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1936 in Manchester, KY to Frank and Della (Hollen) Hacker. He served our country in the US Navy during peacetime with an honorable discharge. He was a supervisor in the finishing department for Beckett Paper in Hamilton for 33 years and clubhouse supervisor at Weatherwax Golf Club for 18 years. Homer's love of family, golf and his golfing friends were very important to him. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Homer is survived by his wife, Polly Hacker; children, Sandy (Steve) Simpkins, David (Diane) Hacker, Doug (Caroline) Hacker, Susan (Rob) Herrmann; grandchildren, Brian (Kristen), Chris (Leeann), Ethan, John Henry, Anna, Kai, Claire, Daniel and Alex; brothers and sister, Julius Hacker, Vivian Langdon, Arnold Hacker. Visitation will be held Friday, January 6, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held privately for the family. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice Care of Middletown, 1001 Grove Street, Suite 800, Middletown, OH 45044. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.

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Published by Journal-News on Jan. 5, 2012.

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Mary Keith

January 7, 2012

My sympathy to Polly and family, he will be missed in the community.

Bob and Janet Arnold

January 7, 2012

Polly and Family,

Our prayers are with you and your family. Homer was such a nice man.

Jessie Hamblin

January 5, 2012

Polly, I went to Clay County High School with Homer; he was a very nice person and a gentleman then and I'm sure he always were to all who knew him. May he rest in peace and God Bless you and yours.

Toby,Cheryl,Stephanie,

January 5, 2012

Polly, So sorry to hear of Homer's passing. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Lindsay Schaefer Honchul

January 5, 2012

My prayers go out to Polly and the rest of Homer's family. He was a wonderful man and I enjoyed working with him at the golf course. My deepest sympathies.

January 5, 2012

Homer was my best friend from childhood, through high school and on.
We played together on the Trenton basketball team and run around together as teenagers. He had a great smile and everyone liked him. Will
miss him very much. I'm so sorry Polly, Ron Current

Scott & Patrica Schaefer

January 5, 2012

The world's lost a true gentleman and all around great guy. Homer will truely be missed.

Terry & Jennifer Green

January 5, 2012

Susan, We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We are praying for you and your family. We love you.

January 5, 2012

Extend condolence to family. Homer was good friend. Worked together many years at Beckett Paper co. Ed Riley

January 5, 2012

Polly, Sorry to hear of Homers passing. My husband died of Cancer also.It's hard to go thru and leaves such an empty feeling. I'll keep you in my prayers. Pat Triplett (Wright) Sebring Fl.

Larry & Connie Parrella

January 5, 2012

Polly, we extend our sympathy to you & your family. We were square dance friends of yours many, many years ago.

January 5, 2012

Polly sorry to hear about Homer. He was such a good person. My prayers are with you, and your family. Love you..

Doug Garrison

January 5, 2012

Wonderful person, cousin, he'll be missed by all.
Savor the memories..

Jessie Hamblin

January 5, 2012

Polly, so sorry about your loss. My husband died of cancer also; I graduated with Homer at Clay Co. High School. He sure was a nice guy.

Steve Akers

January 5, 2012

Polly, I was very saddened to hear of Homer's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your and your family during these tough times. I will always cherish the time we all had working at Weatherwax, playing golf and going on golfing trips with Homer. He truly will be missed.

Laura Garrison

January 5, 2012

In our thoughts and prayers. The Skyler Garrison Family.

Barsha Davis

January 5, 2012

Polly, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Homer was a very special man. May you be comforted by the love and prayers of family and friends.

Kernie Boggs

January 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss I worked with Homer at Weatherwax.

Don & Chris Evans

January 5, 2012

Polly, We are so sorry to hear about Homer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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