J. Harold Hauck
WICHITA - J. Harold Hauck, 79, of Wichita, died April 11,
2009, at Larksfield Place after a battle with esophageal cancer.
Harold was born on Jan. 23, 1930, in Newton, the son of
Lawrence and Helen (Horn) Hauck.
He was a graduate of Newton High School in 1948 and Washburn
University in 1953. Harold served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Nagoya,
Japan, in 1954-56. He earned his masters degree from the University of Colorado
in 1961.
Harold was a science teacher, school counselor, basketball
and track coach, high school principal, and school administrator, working for
more than 35 years in public education in Durham, Peabody, Medicine Lodge and
Holton school districts. Harold retired in 1991.
He was married to Katie Hovorka (deceased) for 43 years.
Harold married Dorothy Johansen in 1997, and they made their
home in Wichita for the past 12 years.
Harold enjoyed traveling on intergenerational elder hostel
trips with his grandchildren, playing bridge, ballroom dancing, attending
athletic and fine art programs, yoga, and various leadership roles with
University Congregational Church. Harold's experience as a member of the Newton
High School, Kansas State University, Washburn University, and U.S. Air Force
Nagoya Comets basketball teams influenced greatly his passion for teaching and
learning.
Harold said, 'the educational and athletic opportunities at
Newton High School gave me the experience and confidence to participate in and
enjoy an active and varied life - a life that I hope my family and peers will
judge to be worthy.'
Harold was preceded in death by a son, Edward Lewis Hauck.
Harold is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael
and Debbie Hauck of Seattle; his son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Dilyn Hauck
of Knoxville, Tenn.; his daughter-in-law, Debbie Hauck of Niwot, Colo.; his
daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and David Marshall of Fort Worth, Texas; a
step-son and wife, Butch and Ginger Hudson of Wichita; six granddaughters; four
grandsons; one step-granddaughter; one step-grandson; and eight nieces.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the
University Congregational Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the University
Congregational Church, Choir Fund, 9209 E. 29th St. North, Wichita, KS 67226,
or to the Holton City Park Improvement Fund. Park contributions may be mailed
to Holton City Hall, 430 Pennsylvania, Holton, KS 66436.
Downey and Lahey Mortuary East in Wichita is in charge of
arrangements. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.
