Milton "Hatch" Hacecky Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Milton, otherwise known as Hatch, was born to Frank and Emily (Cwach) Hacecky on August 5, 1929. He was the last and youngest of 2 brothers Frankie and Leland and 4 sisters. Elise, Van, Marge and Leona. He was born into the rough years of Depression and lost his Mom at 5 years old. After, living in many different places through grade school he finally ended up in Omaha and graduated from High School at Cathedral. He was then drafted to the Korean War where he was Staff Sargent for the Air Force Branch. Upon returning, he then went on to Creighton University for Engineering. Shortly thereafter he got a job with Otis Elevator where he worked tirelessly for the rest of his working years until he retired in 1994. While going to college he taught dance lessons for Arthur Murray where he met Leta. On May 3rd 1958 he Married Leta. They traveled to many dance venues and loved big band and polka for entertainment and did some bowling and play cards as couples. In 1960 they started their family. Tracy to be the first born and Vicky second 1962, Amy the last born in 1967. Milton was a strong spirit, steadfast, driven, philosophical, and very handsome. His family was everything to him. But he did love hunting, fishing, projects around the house, tinkering with the cars and visiting South Dakota and Elgin NE to partake in the farming operations. He was a man with an abundance of wisdom and knowledge, which he gained mostly by reading and studying on his own, had a great sense of humor always telling stories and would be quick to add a joke. Dads parenting style was unique to say the least. As Kids he'd whip his belt off with a SNAP as if he were going to use it on us but never did. But it sure scared the daylights out of us! As teens we knew we were in trouble when he said I think its time we went and had a coke. Somehow, he got us to share everything that we had done wrong. And then everything that was on our mind. He never put us down. He always treated us with the utmost respect. As a rite of passage, he insisted us girls read Johnathon Living Seagull by Richard Bach. He felt that this book had many life lessons that would be beneficial to helping each of us journey through life. "HEAVEN IS NOT A PLACE, AND ITS NOT A TIME. HEAVEN IS BEING PERFECT." The most important events in his life were seeing his daughters happily married, his grandchildren of 8 and great children of 9 and counting... He loved the color of nature in balance, taking family vacations, big band and polka, inventing, reading, the Huskers, Kolaches, Barbecue Ribs at Charleston’s and having breakfast with friends or family at Billy's Café. Milton passed away on Sunday January 6th 2019 at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 3 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Emily, sisters Elsie, Van, Marge and Leona, brothers Frankie and Leland, wife Leta, Daughter Amy Mezzacappa, and great granddaughter Lainey Knapp. Milt is survived by daughters and Son-in-laws; Tracy and Dave Hoefer of Elgin, NE, Vicky and Barry Kolterman of Blair, NE, and Dr. Frank Mezzacappa of Omaha and their families. He leaves us with some final words.... "FIND ONE ANOTHER AND LET THE OTHER BE FOUND" or " IF ALL ELSE FAILS GET A DONUT AND A CUP OF COFFEE" We know Dad loved each one of you!! Tracy and Vicky God Speed Pops we love you! Memorial service will be held at 10 am, Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn, NE with Rev. Fr. Tom Bouwens officiating. Burial will be held 11:30am on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton, SD with Monsignor Herman officiating and full military honors given at the graveside. Memorials can be made to: American Brain Foundation and left or mailed to the funeral home. The Reichmuth Funeral Home of Elkhorn is in charge of the arrangements

Milton "Hatch" Hacecky

August 5, 1929 - January 6, 2019