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Edward Hackmeier Obituary

Edward L. Hackmeier

Walnut Creek resident, Edward L. Hackmeier, passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 27th at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 39 years, Mary Ellen Hackmeier (Dodge). Ed was born February 10, 1936 in San Francisco. He grew up on York Street (The Mission) and attended St. Peters and Sacred Heart High Schools ('53). He received his BS in Physical Education, and later his MS in Recreation Administration from SF State. He loved baseball and was an exceptional outfielder playing through college. He worked 17 years as the Recreation Director at Rolph Playground, followed by 17 years as Division Chief of special services for the Coast Guard. He is survived by his children Grace Hackmeier (Jim Blakemore); Edward C. Hackmeier and Leslie Hackmeier (Chris Marshall); grandchildren Eliza, Henry and Annabelle Blakemore; and his brother Bill Hackmeier. A memorial celebration will be held at Scott's Garden in Walnut Creek, 1333 N California Blvd at 12pm Fri. Jan 6. Memorial contributions can be made to the Giants Community Fund (1-877-JR-GIANT).

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 31, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017.

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L. Hackmeier

April 5, 2019

J K

April 17, 2017

Grew up just a few houses away from Ed on York street in S.F. I remember him as the park director at Rolf Playground on Hampshire. I remember him chalking the softball field before the games on weekends. He made that chalk line as straight as a string! He used to let me take out a basketball for the evening and held my belt as security - not sure how my pants didn't fall down while playing b-ball! He was a nice guy, but you knew not to cross him. Thanks for the memories, Ed.

January 2, 2017

LOVED HIM LIKE A BROTHER. WISH WE COULD HAVE GROWN UP TOGETHER. LOVED HIS KNOWLEDGE OF SPORTS & THEATER.

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