Hackbarth, John H.

John H. Hackbarth, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a short illness. Funeral Mass: noon Saturday, Feb. 18, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Father Philip Thompson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridayat Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, where a rosary and parish vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. The family also will greet friends one hour before the Mass at the church on Saturday. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his two daughters, Connie (Mike) Cornelius of Zearing and Donna (Phil) Bisenius of Cedar Rapids; two sons, Mike (Nadine) Hackbarth of Cedar Rapids and Dan (Joan) Hackbarth of Marion; daughter-in-law, Pam (Bob Andrlik) Hackbarth of Bertram; 16 grandchildren, Julie, Linda, Scott, Christopher, Jeff, Kim, Sarah, John, Tim, Katie, Elizabeth, Meghan, Jonathan, Nathaniel, Andrew and Michael; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Hackbarth of Dubuque; and two sisters-in-law, Vi Hackbarth of Manchester and Germaine Streng of Cascade. Also surviving are many loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife; one daughter, Joan; one son, Tom; one brother, Art Jr.; one granddaughter, Rebecca; and numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law.

John was born March 4, 1926, in Earlville, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Hunt) Hackbarth. He graduated from Earlville High School in 1943. John was a World War II veteran with the United States Navy, having served from 1943 to 1946. He married Viola Ludwig on May 22, 1950, in Dyersville. Viola died June 14, 1999.

John was employed as a finish carpenter with Zobac Construction Co. for 37 years. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local Union 308 and a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.

John was a man of many interests, but especially enjoyed woodworking, gardening, tending his fruit orchard, and fishing.

He took great pride in being a good neighbor, but his greatest love was the time he spent with his family. He touched many lives in many different ways and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in John's honor for Habitat for Humanity at 350 Sixth Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

Please sign the online guest book for John at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published Feb. 16, 2012 in The Gazette