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Ralph E. Hakel

1931 - 2024

Ralph E. Hakel obituary, 1931-2024, Omaha, NE

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1931

DIED

2024

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Ralph Hakel Obituary

Hakel, Ralph E.

August 15, 1931 - February 19, 2024

Preceded in death by parents, Adolph and Emma Hakel; wife, Charlotte and son, Mike; brothers Tom and "Buster"; sisters Claire and JoAnn.

Survived by children, Mark Hakel (Sara), Steve Hakel, Mary Jo Blum (Todd), Annie Stanek (Scott), and Katie Hakel; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Sister Angeline Hakel and Mary Ann Holman.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 5 to 6:30 p.m., with VIGIL SERVICE at 6:30 p.m., at Mary Our Queen Church (3405 S. 118th St). MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 10:30 a.m., Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary. Memorials Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital and Mary Our Queen Catholic Church.

Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler

West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road

(402)-391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Feb. 25, 2024.

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Dan

February 27, 2024

Mark, your Dad was a great person. Always had a smile for me.
They say it get easier with time it does not you will miss him every day.
Dan

Peggy Rivedal

February 26, 2024

Rest in peace dear Ralph! Thank you for your many years of chauffeuring Charlotte and the nurses on St. Patrick“s day! A true gentleman you will be greatly missed!

Post Chaplain VFW District 10, FRA branch 276, American Legion Post 331

February 26, 2024

Thank you for your Service May you be Granted an Honorable and Restful Peace

M S

February 25, 2024

Thank you for your military service

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Memorial Events
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Feb

27

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Mary Our Queen Church

3405 S. 118th St, NE

Feb

27

Vigil

6:30 p.m.

Mary Our Queen Church

3405 S. 118th St, NE

Feb

28

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Mary Our Queen Catholic Church

NE

Funeral services provided by:

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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