Hugo Hackman

     Hugo Hackman, age 99, of Fort Atkinson, IA, died on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Hampton, IA.      Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2014, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, IA, with Rev. Nick March presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery.      Friends may call from 3:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 18, 2014, and also on Friday morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m., at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel in Fort Atkinson, IA. There will be a rosary at 4:00 p.m., on Thursday afternoon.      Hugo John Hackman was born on January 7, 1915, the son of Henry and Clara (Rausch) Hackman on the family farm near St. Lucas, IA. Hugo attended St. Luke’s Catholic School in St. Lucas and then worked with his father building 47 barns in the area. Hugo was united in marriage to Mildred Wieling on September 28, 1937, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina. Together, Hugo and Mildred farmed near Waucoma and he also worked for the Oliver Dealership in St. Lucas. In 1972, Hugo retired from farming and moved into Fort Atkinson. Hugo then went to work for Winneshiek County Conservation. Hugo enjoyed old time music, dancing, watching sports on TV, playing cards and visiting with all. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Hugo was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church.      Hugo is survived by his five children: Jerry (Mary) Hackman, Fort Atkinson, IA; Jeannie Pechota, Protivin, IA; Joann (Norbert) Busta, Little Turkey, IA; Norma Sabelka, Lawler, IA; and Kathleen “Kathy” Gerstenkorn, Waterloo, IA. One daughter-in-law: Norma Hackman, Waucoma, IA, along with thirty-two grandchildren, sixty-eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Two sisters: Hilaria Kipp, Decorah, IA, and Leona Winter, New Hampton, IA. One sister-in-law: Magdalen Wieling, New Hampton, IA, along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.      Hugo was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Clara (Rausch) Hackman. His wife: Mildred (Wieling) Hackman on July 4, 2002. One daughter: Elaine Balk in 1996 and her husband Robert. One son: Ron Hackman in 2009. Two sons-in-law: Gerald Pechota and William Sabelka. Two brothers: Carl Hackman and Adolph Hackman. Three Sisters: Rose Hackman, Dolora (Julian) Sabelka, Hilda (Carl) Brandsmeier, Brothers-in-law: Clarence Winter and Edwin Kipp. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Ralph Wieling, Agnes (Paul Schaufenbuel & Ed Winter) Winter, Alma (Joe) Schaufenbuel, Anna (Donald) Janechek, Gus (Mary) Wieling, Hilda (Leo) Hlubek and Irene (Bernard) Menne.