Charles Hacker Obituary

Charles "Chuck" A. Hacker

Dec 10, 1935 - Oct 28, 2022

Sandusky

Charles "Chuck" Alva Hacker, 86, residing in Sandusky, passed away and joined his heavenly Father on Friday morning, Oct. 28, 2022, at The Meadows at Osborn Park.

Chuck was born Dec. 10, 1935, in Sandusky, to the late Leonard "Ted" Bixby and Erma Catherine (Heyman) Hacker.

Chuck lived and was raised in Castalia and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1954. He worked for a year as a meat cutter at Mark's Pick N Pay and then joined U.S. in 1955. Chuck was honorably discharged after serving 17 months in Korea. He was a long-time member of VFW. Chuck worked at various job over the years, among which were a driver-salesman for C.H. Gundlach & Sons, Polar Food salesman, manager and operator at Sandusky Red Barn on Perkins Ave., and then for 11 years owned and operated Wagon Wheel Restaurant on Cleveland Rd. in Sandusky. He retired in 1985.

Chuck married Dianne E. Weisz on July 24, 1960, and they built their first home in Castalia. They later moved to 46th St. in Sandusky, where they resided for 34 years. They also enjoyed their part-time home on Kelleys Island for 33 years.

Chuck was known for always having a smile on his face and enjoying people no matter where he was. In the family, he was known for his being able to "fix" anything and he was always called upon by his daughters to remedy a problem that arose. Chuck especially enjoyed cooking, working in the yard, attending his monthly class luncheons, and most of all, spending time with his family.

He was the proud father of three daughters, Melissa (Ty) Senelath of Lake Los Vegas, Nevada, Leanne (Charles) White of Delaware, Ohio, and Andrea (Todd) McKillips of Sandusky; grandchildren he adored, Lexis, Lindsay, and Laci McKillips, and Tyler and Dylan McConahay; stepgrandchildren, Chase and Morgun White; great-grandsons, Carter McConahay and Torryn Gillard-Adkins; sisters, Alyce Ann Felske and Jane Hoelzer, both of Castalia; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Hacker in 2017; and sisters, Pearl Lydia Schmitt and twin, Carol Balduff.

Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Chuck's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Faith Church, 1320 E. Strub Rd., Sandusky. Pastor Tom Groot will officiate. Entombment will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #83 and VFW Post #2529.

A sincere thank you to Chuck's special caregivers and friends, Lori Roth and Kristin Slater, for their love and care. Also, a special thanks to the staff at The Meadows at Osborn Park, Dr. Vaschak, and Claire Yuerong Bayer NP for all their loving care and support they gave to Chuck and his family.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to Chuck's memory may do so to Back to the Wild, 4504 Bardshar Rd., PO Box 423, Castalia, Ohio, 44824, or Faith Church, 1320 E. Strub Rd., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.