David George Hacker age 81, of Smithville passed away at his residence Monday July 27, 2020. He was born October 13, 1938 to his parents, the late August Henry and Mable Sweeney Hacker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Reed Hacker; sister, Nancy Bartlett; brother, August Hacker, Jr.; Mr. Hacker was retired from the United States Post Office, served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, Boy Scout Leader in Ohio, Michigan and Arizona, and he was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virgie Hacker of Smithville; daughter, Vanessa (Mike) Wolverton of Smithville; sons, David (Kathy) Hacker, II of South Carolina; and Bruce (Sherry) Hacker of Michigan; grandchildren, Kevin Wolvertone, Laura Welch, Tony Hacker, Ashley N, and Alex Hacker, Bruce Hacker, and Ashley Crystal; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Petrushak of Michigan; several nieces and nephews also survive; special niece, Monica Veckius; sister-in-law, Louella. A Memorial service will be held Thursday August 6, 2020 at 1:PM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday August 6, 2020 at 12,noon until the time of the service at 1:PM. Due to the COVID-19, the Governors Executive Order 38 and Social Distancing Guidelines; Our pews in the Chapel are marked off to respect the guidelines and allow approximately 100-125 people for the service, we ask for the health and safety of everyone that you please exercise Social Distancing. The Funeral Home Lounge is Closed and NO Food or Drinks allowed in the funeral home. The family would like to Thank the nurses at SunCrest Home Health and St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital for their care during hiss illness.
