Dale Jon Hacke

"My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the

strength of my heart and my portion forever" Psalm 73:26

In the arms of Jesus

Dale Jon Hacke beloved husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend - passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Dale, aka DJ, was born on June 9, 1941, on a farm in Carlinville, IL. Dale graduated from Lake Park High, Roselle, IL. in 1959 before attending the University of Wisconsin on two scholarships, Basketball and Academic. He left college to start a family and worked for 7up before pursuing a career as an accountant and tax consultant. Eventually, on the off season as a consultant he worked for the Knight Trucking Company traveling around the United States with his beloved wife Diane. Dale was planning to retire at the end of tax season, with the hopes of pursuing ministry.

Dale and is wife Diane lived in Ohio and eventually moved to the Bay Area and finally settled in Oregon.

Dale was previously married to Judy Snyder they had three beautiful daughters Tammy, Tracey and Trista.

Dale is survived by his beloved wife Diane who were married for fifty years; his daughters Tammy (Steve) Klosowicz, Tracey (Lee) Crum and Trista (Brian) Rose. Grandchildren Brett (Rachel) and Kyle (Jocelyn) Klosowicz, Julia and Grace Rose and Jonah Crum. Sister Deanna Niemann and brother Jeff (Sue) Hacke. Nieces Lorrie, Kristy, Rebekkha and Rachel. Nephews Brent, Kevin, Brian and Scott. His beloved friends Randy and Gina, his brother in law's Steve, David and sister-in-law Tinker and many more loved ones and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Mildred Hacke née Sturma, his beloved sister Beverly (Paul) Resh, brother-in-law Marty Niemann and his previous wife Judy Snyder née Howard.

Dale was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a man of God. He was kind and humble. He was funny, silly, a gentle giant of 6'6, a farm boy at heart. He was intelligent and full of love and left a mark on everyone he came in contact with. He was sensitive but strong. He loved to play games, and no matter what, in his presence, he left you always belly laughing. Laughter was his gift. His mission in life was to share his love of Jesus. He loved food especially cookies, rice krispies and peach pie. One wouldn't dare to steal a bite, or your hand was gone. He was a softy at heart and loved heartfelt movies, he loved his southern gospel music, working in his workshop and outside gardening or tending to his yard. He was competitive and loved sports especially basketball. He did the best impersonation of Donald Duck. He loved his cars, and they usually had a name attached to them. He sincerely was special and one of kind and there will never be anyone like him. He loved to sing and whistle and was a jack of all trades, salesman, carpenter and painter. He lived a full life and will be dearly missed. His beautiful legacy will live on through his loved ones. If he could share one thing with you, he would share his torn-up Bible, his big cross necklace, his patriotic hat and the love of Jesus.

Dale will be put to rest on Tuesday, March 26th, in Stayton, Oregon.

A private family celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 30th.

In loving memory, Dale loved his wife Diane more than life itself and his wishes would have been in lieu of flowers to gift her the money instead in hopes to help her now that he has gone to heaven.

Diane Hacke

PO BOX 73

Sublimity, OR 97385

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10