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Gordon Hauptman Obituary
Vigil Service Friday, 7:30pm Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:30am Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary. Memorials to "Gordon R. Hauptman Memorial Fund." VISITATION from 6:30pm Friday at Mary Our Queen Church. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Hauptman
Harold K Widdison
August 7, 2025
It's been a little ng time my friend. Gone but not forgotten.
Hal Widdison
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August 14, 2024
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Ken Krichbaum
September 5, 2008
Maureen, I have sat down at least 10 times to do this and I still don't have the words. I loved Gordy and I don't think I'll ever have a better friend. Years and distance kept us apart but my memories of fun, joy and trust are still very close. Ken
Anonymous
August 28, 2008
Gordy got his very own "Safe Ride Home"...thanks for the memories!!!!
Johnnye Gerhardt
August 28, 2008
Damn.
As a newbie at Omaha South High some time during the Dark Ages, Gordy made me feel welcome and part of "the crowd." I can't believe this warm-heated, welcoming soul is gone. Everybody was a member of Gordy's "clique" . . . not that he intentionally formed one. He just drew people to him.
I'm so disappointed. Really. No, really. Going through the South High year book, Gordy was one of the few people I tried to picture as a senior citizen. At the last reunion, we accused each other of dying our hair to look more distinguished. Of course, on him it looked better. Much, much better.
Miss you, kiddo. My sympathies and a deep heavy sorrow-releasing sigh to your family.
Class of '65
Jennie Davidson Carpenter
August 20, 2008
Dave and family-
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father, Dave. Our realtor friend is Leo Rowen and he told me the news. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jennie Carpenter
Cindy Thurman
August 20, 2008
Our prayers are with your family
Cindy, Cari, Tesha, Annette, Cali, Ashley,Brandi, Gretchen, Cassie, Jen,
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regis champagne
August 19, 2008
he wasn't a very good golfer but was a wonerfull,funny guy.
Steve Johnson
August 18, 2008
Larger than life! He made an impact on all of us. I have a lot of great memories of both Maureen and Gordy as we all worked our way through law school. Seems like just yesterday. My sympathy and condolences.
Uncle Tom & Aunt Fran Jansen
August 18, 2008
Dearest Maureen and Family:
Because we felt you would be inundated with phone calls and various messages when the news about Gordy went out, we did not call you out of respect. From the first moment we heard of Gordy’s prognosis he and all of you have been in our prayers. The love you all shared was obvious by the way he and you lived through these last few years and certainly the legacy he leaves will live in you forever. God does not always answer our prayers exactly as WE would like, but as He knows is best for us. Now the loved ones who have gone before can say, “Gordy’s here!” God bless you all.
Sandee Whitehead
August 17, 2008
Maureen and Family, My children use to babysit for you and Gordy years ago on Prairie Village Dr, and more recently Gordy fought hard for me and won with an insurance company, he was always honest and up front and you really felt you could trust him. He is a great loss to our community and will be missed.My sincere sympathy with you and your family at this time.. Sandee Whitehead ( Ridge )
Joni Lowry
August 17, 2008
To the Hauptman family as well as the Hauptman/O'Brien family, my sincere condolences to all of you in this time of sadness. I'm so proud to have had the honor of meeting Gordy many years ago. He was one of a kind and always brought laughter to any situation. Keep his memory in your hearts and there will always be a smile. He was the best. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Fr. Joe Hanefeldt
August 17, 2008
Dear Maureen and family,
I want to assure you all of my sincere prayers in these days as you commend Gordy back to the Lord. I'm currently writing from Assisi (Italy) and so I will pray for him and for all of you at the tomb of St. Francis today. May your love for him and your faith in the Resurrection bring you deep consolation in this difficult time. May the peace of Christ surround you.
Betty Volenec, Class of 1965
August 16, 2008
Gordy, our Class President and my friend: What a delight to have been in the South High Music and Drama Departments with you. You made classes, rehearsals and our shows fun and lively! May you and Clara Ross and Bob Hahn continue to entertain the heavenly masses until we meet again. God speed, my friend and "thanks for the memories!"
Tom Cech, Class of 1965
August 16, 2008
I'll always remember my good old South High School days and very funny moments in choir, thanks to Gordy. My sincere condolences to his family.
Dick & Peg Whitney
August 16, 2008
Hauptman Family,
So shocked by the terrible news of Gordy's passing. Dick and I will always keep him in our memories of our youth group at South Side Christian Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick & Peg Whitney, Atlanta, GA.
Matt Butler
August 16, 2008
I certainly echo Bob Bluementhal. I will never forget that day in 1990 (I might have forgotten the exact date but not that day!) when Gordy came into my office at Hunt Transportation and Happy Cab to pitch the Safe Ride Home Program. I would have been about 31 and Gordy 43 at the time. When he walked into my office, the term "star power" walked into my head.
I think there's a special place in Heaven for Gordy, because we will never really know the lives that were saved over the holidays each year. It was one of the single best community service programs I've ever seen, and who knew it would have lasted for such a long time.
Gordy, had a demeanor about him that was so great that it sparkled, and to be honest with you, it was as much his personality as the genius of the program that sold me on it.
Condolences to his family, and to everyone at the law firm. It's a great loss, but if there was ever a guy I met that left this world in better shape than he found it...it was Gordy Hauptman.
Drew Jansen
August 16, 2008
I knew Cousin Gordy mostly through stories from other family members as well as the series of Hauptman family Christmas cards...and now, I'm learning so much more about him through his son Grant, who moved to the Twin Cities recently. We mourn him, yet we rejoice that he knows nothing now but Peace, Light and Joy...and you just KNOW he has our Heavenly Father in stitches. Blessings and comfort to you all, Hauptman family
Lou & Marie Marcuzzo
August 16, 2008
Wes, we are so sorry to read about your brother Gordon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your parents.
Lou & Marie Marcuzzo
myrna & Bob Yarwood
August 16, 2008
Wilma & Bob,
So sorry about your loss, we certainly can understand after losing our son. God Love you and your family. No words can help.
Love & Prayers
August 16, 2008
Erick and family-we are so, so sorry.
Colleen (Kinsella) and Doug Madison.
Sarah Averill
August 16, 2008
Dear Hauptman family,
Oh what a wonderful man! Anyone who knew Gordy was truely blessed to have him in their presence. I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. May the sound of his laughter bring you peace in the days to come.
Sharon & Saint Jimenez
August 15, 2008
Dear Maureen and family,
So sorry to hear about Gordy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jonathan Blacher
August 15, 2008
Hauptman Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Mr. Hauptman a few times while living with Erik at school, but in those times he was a terrific person and a very funny man. If there is anything you all need do not hesitate to call. My family and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and talk to you all soon.
-Jonathan Blacher
Mary Barrett
August 15, 2008
Hauptman Family and Friends,
Oh we are so sad for all of us and especially all the Hauptman’s. Gordy was bigger than life and when you said his name, everyone would chime in with something like “he is such a riot, so funny, so handsome (I think that was Gordy’s favorite), a great man, a real zest for life, a great fondness for Barrett’s Barleycorn (certainly a plug for the joint), so bright, so talented, irreverent, a great friend, a true passion for everything good. Did I mention just downright fun. He was just so fabulous!
I saw him most recently at a sushi restaurant with my sister Karen Barrett Jeffrey and we stopped at the table so Gordy could tell us a couple of jokes and we ended up standing there visiting and laughing and being irreverent and it just felt so right…..Thanks for making our lives a little brighter, our laughs a little louder and the Barrett girls feel so special.
You will be missed every single day!
God Bless & Love to all the Hauptman’s,
Mary Barrett
Karen Barrett -Jeffrey
Carol (Brandt) Daley
August 15, 2008
I am so sorry about Gordy's passing. He was such a big support of the 1965 South High Class Reunion Committee. Gordy was very generous with his time & support to all our class mates. We have never worked on our reunion without him. We will miss him. Gordy always had the attitude that he would beat his disease. He was our Friend.
Paulette & Tim Smith (Mitzlaff)
August 15, 2008
Dear Hauptman Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man in your lives. He will never be forgotten by all who loved him. We will miss him at MOQ. God is with you at this sorrowful time and may He carry you through it.
Toni Simpson
August 15, 2008
My name is Toni Simpson and I work at the Ne. Med Center in the cancer clinic.I am speaking for the CMA,s in our clinic we are sorry for your loss our prayers our with you at this time. we dont have to tell you how funny and great Gordon was because you all new him better than anyone. May God bless your family at this time and help your hearts deal with this sad but spealcial time cause there is no more suffering for Gordon he is with the Lord and in a better place. May God bless you all.
Debra Parker Foley
August 15, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the Hauptman family. Gordy was absolutely the best...his sense of humor, outlook in life, and selfless concern for others will live on in those of us fortunate enough to have known him. He will be greatly missed.
Bill & Kim Bovick
August 15, 2008
Gordy was the light in the room at every family get-together! We will miss him.
Sheree Novak
August 15, 2008
I am so very sorry and saddened by the loss of our dear Gordy. Please know that we all keep you all very close and dear in our hearts. Gordy is the most incredile man I have ever been blessed to meet. There are not enough words to describe how he touched so many. You are blessed and loved, just as he is.
Megan O'Brien
August 15, 2008
Hauptmans-
I am so sorry for your loss. Gordy will forever hold a special place in my heart he has always been there for all of my family whether it be hours of laughing or hours of advice Gordy has always been a joy to have as part of my life. Even though Gordy will be missed more then anyone can express he so obviously lives on in each of you. Love you all.
Gordy you will always make me laugh love you and miss you
Jeff, Debbie Bremer
August 14, 2008
Our sincere deepest sympathy to the entire Hauptman family.
Gordy was a man of many words and would always fill a
room with laughter and cheer.
Valarie Harrison
August 14, 2008
I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I am so far away and wish I could be there to express myself personally. I hope you are all able to find comfort in each other through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Valarie Harrison (Rockbrook and Westside Alum - 1992)
Jimmy Conway
August 14, 2008
-Dear Hauptman family-
I am so sorry for your loss. Whether a chance encounter on the corner of Shirley Street, or just looking forward to the next year's Christmas card, it was never a dull moment around Gordy. He was a great man and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Heidi (Parsons) Davis
August 14, 2008
To the Hauptman family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you during this time. My Mother went to High School with Gordy and I met him when he gave my husband & I advise on a workman's comp litigation. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed
Karen (Lewandowski) Roesner
August 14, 2008
Dear Grant and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. When I think of Gordy, many words come to mind but if I had to pick just one, I would say that he was a real "firecracker" with a smile that could light up any room. You are in my thoughts.
Bob Blumenthal
August 14, 2008
Dear Maureen,
Gordy was truly a very special individual. I enjoyed every moment
working with him on all the projects
that he had both me and my staff participate in. I, as well as everyone
who knew Gordy, will always cherish those times we spent together. He
will be greatly missed. I'm sure he took that Happy Cab to a better place.
Katie O'Brien
August 14, 2008
Hauptmans-
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Hauptman. I don't think there was one family get together where my uncle, Tim O'Brien, did not share an infamous "Gordy Hauptman" tale. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Charlie Titus
August 14, 2008
The common theme of those who remember Gordy is his great sense of humor. There was no greater gift he could have given us. The world may forever seem a little colder without him; but in remembering him in years to come, we all can bring back some of his warmth. God bless Gordy and his family.
Janet (Monzingo) Ragland
August 14, 2008
Cousin Maureen,
I never knew your husband, Gordy, but I had heard so many wonderful words about him through the family. May he rest in peace.
Sara Juster
August 14, 2008
Gordy was a good man and excellent attorney who always looked out for the best interests of his clients and community. He will be missed.
Pam & Rob Banta
August 14, 2008
Maureen & Family, please accept our sincere expression of sympathy at Gordy's passing. All of the good times with you and Gordy will be a happy memory forever. May God bless you.
Jeff O'Brien
August 14, 2008
As a law clerk at the firm in the mid-80's I was fortunate to have worked with Gordy. He was a remarkably generous, caring, thoughtful and fun-loving man! I learned through Gordy to not take things too seriously. He showed me, through his interactions with people, that everyone, at whatever level, is important.
I pray that the fond memories of Gordy ease the pain that is felt among the family and friends. He made a difference in life and he will be missed. Although gone...he will not be forgotten.
Colleen (Kaluza) Purcell
August 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. I will always remember our days of youth and living across the alley from one another. My whole family sends our condolences . Gordy will be missed.
The Kaluza family
Laura & Jerry Vobejda
August 14, 2008
Mara and family - I'm so sorry you're in our thoughts.
Andrea Norman
August 14, 2008
Dear Maureen, kids, and the Hauptman O'Brien family,
You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
My parents were old friends of Gordy, and he was always "Crazy Gordy" with a laugh, a joke, and a smile for everyone. He was a very nice man, and I know that my folks, and the entire South High class of 1965, are hurting from the loss of their friend.
Sue Jacobsen McGinn
August 14, 2008
To the Hauptman Family: My prayers and thoughts are with you. I met Maureen and Gordy through Wes, Sandy, Steve and playing softball way back when. We had great times that I'm sure all of us will never forget. Gordy always seem to keep us going out on the field - may he still be with all of us.
Judy Aden
August 14, 2008
Maureen, Bob, Wilma & family:
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Gordy's gift of laughter and sense of humor will live forever in the hearts of many.
With sympathy & prayers,
Westide Alumni Class of 1995
August 14, 2008
Hauptman Family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I had the chance to meet Gordy when I was in high school at Westside. He came my senior year to talk to our class about careers. He was such an upbeat person and always had a smile on his face. You could tell by the way he talked that his family was the most important thing in his life. He will be missed.
Lynelle (Hattan) Yzaguirre
August 14, 2008
Bob, Wilma, and the Hauptman family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My family feels a closeness to your family and we share in your loss.
Ihsanul Huq
August 14, 2008
Dear Grant and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Katie (Bovick) Leopard
August 14, 2008
Aunt Maureen, David & Ally, Mara & Tom, Paul & Kelli, Grant, Erik, and girls, you are in our thoughts and prayers and we love you.
Teri Olson
August 13, 2008
Gordy you will be missed by so many! My deepest sympathies go out to the Hauptman family and to the Hauptman O family as well. Thanks for all the laughs till we cried, what a truly special guy.
Dee St. Cyr (Bear Woman)
August 13, 2008
"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."
-White Elk, Otoe Tribe
Gordy, the world is crying. We have lost a warrior.
Mary Buglewicz Duffy
August 13, 2008
Maureen and family, I was so sorry to hear of Gordy's death. I will keep all of you in my prayers during this difficult time. May you be blessed by all the wonderful memories you have him.
Mary Buglewicz Duffy NDA '66
Tony Gulizia
August 13, 2008
Dear friends, as we celebrate Gordy's life, we smile because he lived! We feel blessed to have people like Gordy in our lives! He lightened our hearts...even on chilly, early fall mornings on the soccer field and in school gyms for all those basketball games! We will always treasure those "gems." God love & bless you,
The Gulizia Family
Jill (Hoffschneider) Koch
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I feel so lucky to have met Gordy through Mara. I remember the first time I met him.... it was as if I had known him for years. He always made a point to stop by and see Mara while we were at Wesleyan... many times he always invited us to join them for dinner. You could always sense how proud he was of Mara (even though we would usually spend the entire night making fun of her!!) We all knew that Mara was his little girl!!! He was definitely a man of great integrity and compassion for everyone. I feel so lucky to have known him.... I can't image how lucky his children must feel to have him as their father, friend, and hero. God's blessings to you all. Heaven has gained a wonderful person!
Michael Fortune
August 13, 2008
Gordy was a good friend and an excellent opponent in the court room. He helped many people and made us all laugh at the same time.
Donna Peterson
August 13, 2008
Bob, Wilma & Hauptman Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Gordon's death. Wilma, you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of your P.E.O. Sisters. God Bless you all as you remember all of the good times you have shared.
Donna Peterson (Omaha, NE)
Loyson Mahoney
August 13, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Gordy's passing. My girls had told me about his illness. I remember him so well--such a funny guy! Took after his Grandpa Guy. My deepest sympathies to all the family.
Todd & Kim Chipman
August 13, 2008
Our family is very sad to hear of Gordy's passing. We offer our condolences to Bob, Wilma, Maureen, David, Mara, Paul, Grant, Erik and the rest of the Hauptman family. He was just a super guy! We had lots of laughs and great times together. We will always fondly remember him and his love for life and his family. May God Bless you and comfort you in your time of grief.
Shirley Haigh
August 13, 2008
It was a privilege to have known and worked with Gordy. What a marvelous sense of humor! May God's peace be with all of his family and friends.
Vera Brennan
August 13, 2008
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel over Gordy's passing. I had the pleasure of working for Gordy at Hauptman O'Brien and cannot tell everyone what a wonderful person he was, both on a professional and personal level. He was one of the kindest, generous persons I have ever known and he certainly was the MOST FUN person in the world to be around! He made work fun -- all of us who worked with Gordy in the office can remember his shananigans in the office and how much he made us all laugh -- from the laser disc gun he had that he would shoot the secretaries with, to the remote control truck he ran down the hall, to the famous "fire station prank" he helped pull on our receptionist -- and too many other funny stories to recount here.
I know that in this difficult time for his family and friends, everyone will remember all the wonderful things about Gordy that made him so special -- the laughter and joy he brought to everyone who knew him. Although it may seem hard right now, it is the memory of his beautiful soul that will help us all push away the pain of his passing and bring back the smiles again.
My heart goes out to the entire Hauptman family and to the Hauptman O'Brien family as well. Gordy was well loved by so many and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone back home during this difficult time.
Jinny (Szczepanowski)Eyler
August 13, 2008
Gordy always made people smile. Thanks for make this world a little brighter. Rest in peace.
Mike Boyle
August 13, 2008
"How do you thank a guy for a million laughs?" The closing line from The Last Hurrah.
Marilyn Berryman
August 13, 2008
While we never personally knew Gordy, he was thought of in prayer constantly by all of us at Faith Christian Church. His parents have been an inspiration to all of us in how to walk this dark path with grace. Their constant love and devotion to Gordy was evident at all times. May God bless your family with the comfort of memories shared and faith in the eternal one who gives us love. Marilyn and Larry Berryman
Tara Holmberg
August 13, 2008
Hauptman family,
I am so sorry, Gordy was an amazing man. Anyone who came into contact with him enjoyed his quick wit, electric spirit and genuine zest for life. I was always impressed by the way Gordy loved and supported each of his children as individuals and encouraged them to pursue their own happiness. I am grateful to know that his spirit will live on through each one of you. Peace to all of you during this difficult time.
Kateri Chamberlain
August 13, 2008
Uncle Gordy will be dearly missed. I appreciate all the times he had us laughing and the memories he has left us with. To my cousins and Aunt Maureen, may God Bless you all and give you the strength to get through this difficult time. You are blessed to have such a wonderful and close family and many friends who are here to support you all. You are all in my prayers.
Lorraine Boyd
August 13, 2008
I have dreaded this day; I always thought that, as Gordy often said, he would beat it. His health battle was long, courageous and inspiring. I never, ever saw him as anything but upbeat. I just loved his sense of humor and his sunny disposition. I'll never forget his appearance at the Law Day mock trial for 4th graders when he went off script and demanded more compensation, and got it and more!
As editor of The Daily Record, I had many professional dealings with Gordy, all rewarding. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all those in his family and circle of friends and colleagues in this time of sadness.
Vickie Pope
August 13, 2008
I was greatly saddened to here of Gordies' passing, he was one of the funniest and sweetest people I have ever met. I will miss him.
Omaha South High School Alumni Assn.
August 13, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Hauptman Family. May memories of Gordy comfort you at this difficult time. We are sadden to loose one of our alumni. Our prayers and thoughts to you
Carla Tomes
August 13, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Gordy's passing. I was lucky enough to have had the opportunity of working in the same office with Gordy at Hauptman O'Brien. His presence truly lightened our office each and every day. He always had a friendly smile and a good joke to tell, even when faced with adverse health issues. He was an inspiration and touched many, many lives - truly a "one-of-a-kind". He will be sincerely missed. May God Bless the Hauptman family in their time of loss and grant each one of them the strength needed in order to get through this very, very difficult time.
Harold Widdison
August 13, 2008
I have known Gordy since 1997 (or possibly earlier). Gordy was co-counsel with me on a very tragic work place injury case. Gordy was a true professional in every sense of the word. Gordy became a good friend, always willing to help. I will truly miss my good friend Gordy Hauptman. My heart goes out to Gordy's family and colleagues.
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hauptman family. What a wonderful guy with a fantastic sense of humor! I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Kris Jepsen
August 13, 2008
With heartfelt sympathy to The Hauptman Family
May God’s gentle peace and love fill your heart and comfort your family today and in the days to come.
I will not leave you comfortless:I will come to you. John 14:18
Marj Schab
August 13, 2008
Gordy and I went to High School together and he was representing me in a litigation case. He always had a smile, very intelligent, and loved his family! You'll hear what a great guy, he will be missed!
Our condolences to the family.....
Marj(McIntire) and Mike Schab
Julie McCoy
August 13, 2008
Bob, Wilma, and the Hauptman family:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. May God's love and happy memories carry you through.
Chad Sinclair
August 13, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Gordy. I can remember laughing the hardest of my entire life, when Gordy took pictures of our group before Homecoming. He truly touched everyone he encountered. What a great guy and great family. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
-Chad
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