David Anthony George Hackel the Last

September 23, 2015

David Anthony Hackel, 73, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 20, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Florence (Brack) Hackel. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert and sister, Betty. He was a graduate of St. X High School and Bellarmine University, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Charlestown American Legion Post, and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a ping pong champion and led the WWII roundtable at the Clarksville Library. He enjoyed his work at the powder plant and as a partner in Indiana Ordnace Works, church picnics, WWII history and memorabilia, and especially his loving wife, children, and grandchildren that he loved dearly.

Survivors include:

Wife: Dian Hackel

Children: Kirk Morrison and his wife, Mary

Timothy Morrison and his wife, Melanie

Douglas Morrison and his long-time partner, Michelle

Lori Bradshaw

Douglas “Rob” Cocke and his fiancée, Tiffany

Leslie Rossi and her long-time partner, Brian

Son-in-Law: Mike Money

Sister: Alice Polson

15 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren

And many Nieces and Nephews

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday and after 11:00 am Monday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. His Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Monday in the funeral home chapel. He will be laid to rest at a later date at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana.

Contributions in his memory may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association.