John R. Hacker

September 13, 1929 - January 4, 2017

John R. "Gabby" Hacker age 87, Hamilton, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Hamilton on September 13, 1929 the son of John and Miranda (Johnson) Hacker. He and A. Mae Murphy were married in 1954, after he served as a member of the U.S. Navy Aircorps in the Korean Conflict. They were married for 62 years. John retired in 1991 as General Shift Foreman from Champion International Paper after 45 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Mae; his daughter, Karen (Joe) Wilson, West Chester; two sisters, Norma Johns and Peggy Fowler both of Hamilton; two grandchildren, Jill Stamm and Gabe (Karen) Gibbs, five great grandchildren, Mitchell, Emily, Madison, Landon and Alex and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, a beloved daughter and son-in-law, Missi and Joe Gibbs, two brothers, James and Charles Hacker and a sister, Viola Wagonfield. Also, he leaves many friends who met at Hamilton Westside Frisch’s, especially Steve Maxwell. Dad loved life and lived it his way to the fullest. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be directed to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com