Richard J. Hauck

Richard J. Hauck, age 66, of Lancaster, died on Monday, August 29, 2011, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on August 25, 1945, in Lancaster the son of Elgie and Helene (Hauck) McCartney. Richard attended Lancaster High School before enlisting in the United States Army in 1963 serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1967. On August 24, 1968, Richard was united in marriage to Harriet Harper at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in Madison and Denver, settling in Lancaster in 1979. Richard was employed in the hospital lab and also did landscaping. He enjoyed woodworking, music, traveling to Jamaica, and had a passion for cooking. Richard was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church, the William Pollock VFW Post No. 2344 of Lancaster and a lifetime member of DAV.

Survivors include his wife, Harriet Hauck, Lancaster; two daughters: Rebecca Ann (Terry Bell) Hauck, LaCrosse; Christina (Kevin) Hinkley, Madison; step-grandson, Austin Hinkley; two siblings: Bernard (Jan) McCartney, Roy, Washington; Jan (Darrell) Ludvick, Prairie du Chien; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Hauck.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 2, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial with military honors was held in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.