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Peter Hakensen Obituary
Hakensen, Peter C.
On Nov. 26, 2005
From pancreatic cancer diagnosed in July. Preceded in death by parents John (Jack) and Pansy Peterson of St. Paul. Survived by brother, John (Ruth) Hakensen, Roseville; sister Jane, St. Paul; brother, David (Kim), Minnetonka; nieces Patricia Pedro (Jeff), St. Paul and Christina Carlson (James), St. Paul, and nephews Joseph Pedro, Conan Carlson and Corbin Carlson. Peter was a native and longtime resident of St. Anthony Park and a graduate of Murray High School, class of 1968. He was a Vietnam vet, serving in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. He graduated from the University of Minnesota. Professionally he was a project manager and worked at Personix in Shoreview. He will be missed by a large and wide circle of family, friends and colleagues who admired his humor, wit and kindness. He was an avid golfer and shared the love of the sport with many friends, including those who were part of the annual Jack Pine Open. Thanks to Dr. Seth Wolpert and his staff, the ICU team at Regions Hospital and the caring nurses at Hospice of the Lakes. Memorial service Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m., St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Avenue West, St. Paul. Private burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery. Memorials preferred to CaringBridge (caringbridge.org), Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, the St. Anthony Park Community Foundation, or the Minnesota Literacy Council.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Hakensen
Christie Spidahl-Parsons
December 4, 2005
Well Pete, now that I've been to your funeral it is all more real to me. You are really gone, at least physically. Your spirit and memory live on with all of us who love you. Thanks to all of you who made me feel so welcome at the church and at Paninos. Pete, you have the best friends anyone could ever have, because you were the best friend anyone could ever be.
Christie
Rosemarie Hayes
December 3, 2005
To my dear friend Jane and her family I want to extend my sincere condolence for the loss of Peter. You are all in my prayers. May
God love and keep him. Rosemarie Hayes
Louise (Weyandt) Richie
December 2, 2005
I also worked with Pete at Deluxe in the good old days when we were a family! Pete was the type of person that made laugh and smile all the time you were around him and always would help you at work. He will be missed! To Pete Family and Good Friends may God help you to find the Peace Pete now has soon!
My prayer and sympathy
Mike Guindon
December 1, 2005
I got to know Peter when we worked together at Deluxe. He was one of those people that leaves a lasting impression on you. His wit, sense of humor, and stories will always live on in my mind. (I will NEVER forget his story about being a young boy & taking flight lessons at the St. Paul downtown airport and almost taking the #1 off the top of the First National Bank building!) He will be missed.
Ann Osmonson
December 1, 2005
Just wanted to tell you how much I will miss working with Pete. He had a great sense of humor and great jokes. This guest book is a wonderful way to keep all of Pete's friends memories close to you and give you comfort knowing what a great individual he was.
Jim Jensen
December 1, 2005
Pete - son of Jack and Pan...I think of Saturday nights driving around in Pan's car just being with the guys... those years Pete, Harlan, Tim, Dave, and others spent in Sunday School together. How we jokingly taught Pete's little brother about girls, "treat 'em like dirt and then kiss 'em!" So many memories, so little appreciation of what we had when we had it. We last saw each other at our 35th Murray high reunion, went golfing with Tim. He was a friend.
Cathy Bisch
November 30, 2005
To Pete's Family,
I knew Pete from Deluxe, I was his trainer his first week at Deluxe, he was a quite the character with a great sense of humor.
We went on to be running buddies and competed in the "Battle of the Stars" together. A group of us always met at Como Lake for our long runs on Saturdays.
I last saw Pete at Roger Brown's memorial in St. Paul a couple of years ago. I'm very sad to lose another running buddy.
Take care and know that you all are in my prayers,
Cathy
Kirstin Larson
November 30, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Pete's family and friends. Thank you for sharing him with everyone. I pray all the happy, silly, and humorous memories of him will help you during such a difficult time in your life. Pete - you will be terribly missed. I enjoyed working and knowing you - thanks for all the good times we had laughing together! Till we meet again someday!
Sheri Pederson
November 30, 2005
Wishing you comfort during this difficult time. I knew Pete through work and always wished we'd kept in touch. He was the kind of man that you knew had so much to offer. I hope that everyone's memories of him will help you get through this difficult time.
Joe Biljan
November 30, 2005
I worked with Pete at Deluxe. I remember meeting him for the first time when he was a trainer. He had a great wit and had such a way with people that you were instantly comfortable with him.
I know he is greatly missed by friends and family.I am blessed to have known Pete.
My deepest sympathy to Pete's family.
Frank and Melissa Plachecki
November 30, 2005
All of our love and comfort to Jane and everyone, we love you Jane, this was such sad news to hear. Please call on us for anything. Our prayers are for Peter's eternal joy in God's hands.
Frank and Melissa Plachecki
T.J. Spooner
November 30, 2005
It's still so incredibly hard to believe Pete's no longer here, but he left such a great and lasting legacy with all of us, that those memories will carry us through. I found a letter from December 8, 1970 which he had written while on the Kitty Hawk - talking about a rumored vist from Bob Hope, and sailing to Yankee Station in Vietnam and other Asian areas. He pondered about about buying a ticket for the show or using his money to buy stereo equipment. Pretty funny. Music was such a big part of his life and he left a lot of it with us. I'll miss him so very much, but the music will play on and on.
Thanks for the concert Hakes. We loved it.
Tommy
Mike Boudreau
November 28, 2005
It's been about 38 years since I last saw Peter. We played sports together and I remember Peter was always a great competitor who cared for his teammates.
We were young men with our enitre lives in front of us and many hopes and dreams. I hope some of those came true for Peter.
May God bless him and keep him safe until we meet again.
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