1949
Bruce
2013
Bruce Hackey
January 6, 1949 — February 19, 2013
Bruce W. Hackey, 64, Colfax, ND, passed away, Tuesday, February 19, 2013, in Watford City, ND. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday at Richland High School, Colfax, ND. There will be visitation Sunday, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Service at Richland Lutheran Church, rural Walcott, ND, and one hour before the service at the school on Monday. Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, is in charge of arrangements.
Bruce Wayne Hackey was born January 6, 1949, at Fargo, ND, the son of Maurice and Norma (Rustvang) Hackey. He grew up near Walcott, ND, where he attended grade school and high school in Colfax. After graduating from North Central High School in Colfax, Bruce attended NDSU where he majored in History and graduated in 1971.
He began his thirty plus years in education with Richland Junior and Senior High School in Colfax. He married Cheryl King on December 27, 1973 at Walcott Lutheran Church, Walcott. At Colfax, Bruce taught United States History, Social Studies, coached, was a Athletic Director and was later Principal until 2004. During this time he also received his Masters Degree at NDSU and received several certifications. He kept very active in the community, including farming until 1984. After his retirement from school he worked as an insurance adjuster for NODAK Mutual and Rain and Hail. Since February of 2012 he has been employed at KLJ, Fargo, in the Right-of-Way group.
Bruce was a life long member of Richland Lutheran Church, rural Walcott where he was active in the Church Council, and was a past Richland Township Board Supervisor. He had belonged to National Association of Student Activities Advisors, North Dakota Council of School Administrators, and Region VI Principals Association. He has won awards for his diligence in the teaching profession and as an administrator.
Bruce was known for his discipline, his dedication to a cause, and his mischievous sense of humor. He was a devoted family man who loved to turn an ordinary family vacation into a lesson in history. He was a veracious reader, especially if it involved history or mystery novels. Bruce enjoyed life in the Red River Valley where he hunted, fished and played golf with his family and friends.
Bruce is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Cheryl, Colfax; two sons and a daughter: Travis (Sarah) Hackey, West Fargo, ND; Ryan (Michaela) Hackey, St. Louis Park, MN; Carma (Dustin) DeVillers, Fargo, ND; three grandchildren: Gia and Smith Hackey, Deaton DeVillers; two brothers, Jeff (Debby) Hackey, Walcott; David (Lori) Hackey, Billings, MT; a sister, Margot (Brian) Fjosne, West Fargo, ND; and nieces and nephews, and their children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant brother, Douglas.
Bruce Wayne Hackey was born January 6, 1949, at Fargo, ND, the son of Maurice and Norma (Rustvang) Hackey. He grew up near Walcott, ND, where he attended grade school and high school in Colfax. After graduating from North Central High School in Colfax, Bruce attended NDSU where he majored in History and graduated in 1971.
He began his thirty plus years in education with Richland Junior and Senior High School in Colfax. He married Cheryl King on December 27, 1973 at Walcott Lutheran Church, Walcott. At Colfax, Bruce taught United States History, Social Studies, coached, was a Athletic Director and was later Principal until 2004. During this time he also received his Masters Degree at NDSU and received several certifications. He kept very active in the community, including farming until 1984. After his retirement from school he worked as an insurance adjuster for NODAK Mutual and Rain and Hail. Since February of 2012 he has been employed at KLJ, Fargo, in the Right-of-Way group.
Bruce was a life long member of Richland Lutheran Church, rural Walcott where he was active in the Church Council, and was a past Richland Township Board Supervisor. He had belonged to National Association of Student Activities Advisors, North Dakota Council of School Administrators, and Region VI Principals Association. He has won awards for his diligence in the teaching profession and as an administrator.
Bruce was known for his discipline, his dedication to a cause, and his mischievous sense of humor. He was a devoted family man who loved to turn an ordinary family vacation into a lesson in history. He was a veracious reader, especially if it involved history or mystery novels. Bruce enjoyed life in the Red River Valley where he hunted, fished and played golf with his family and friends.
Bruce is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Cheryl, Colfax; two sons and a daughter: Travis (Sarah) Hackey, West Fargo, ND; Ryan (Michaela) Hackey, St. Louis Park, MN; Carma (Dustin) DeVillers, Fargo, ND; three grandchildren: Gia and Smith Hackey, Deaton DeVillers; two brothers, Jeff (Debby) Hackey, Walcott; David (Lori) Hackey, Billings, MT; a sister, Margot (Brian) Fjosne, West Fargo, ND; and nieces and nephews, and their children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant brother, Douglas.
Visitation
Richland Lutheran ChurchWalcott, ND
Sunday, February 24, 2013
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Service
Richland High SchoolColfax, ND
Monday, February 25, 2013
2:00 PM
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