Gary P. Hackenberg

HACKENBERG, Gary P. Delton Gary passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at his home. He was born February 17, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the son of James and Dorothy Groggel Hackenberg. A 1969 graduate of Loy Norrix High School, Gary was employed by Federal Express for 20 years until his retirement in 2003. On September 21, 1979, he was united in marriage to Laura Stoneburner, his loving and devoted wife, who survives. Also surviving are his father, James T. Hackenberg of Portage; one sister, Barbara Pat Smith of Mattawan; two brothers, Thomas Hackenberg of Orlando, Florida, and James Yvonne Hackenberg of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy, with whom he is united in God?s house. His unique and wonderful sense of humor was his trademark in life, whether it was a funny antic during a game of ping pong, or his hilarious answers and comments during a family board game. Services celebrating Gary?s life will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday tomorrow at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue, with Rev. David Bruininks, of Faith Church, officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Friday today evening at the funeral home. Private family interment will be in Schoolcraft Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Disabled American Veterans DAV Memorial Program or Kalamazoo Humane Society.