Obituary: David A. Hauk

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In memory of

David A. Hauk

of Miles City, Montana, formerly of Wall, South Dakota, died on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at his home near Miles City, Montana surrounded by his friends and family at the age of 62

David A. Hauk was born on June 20, 1951 in Wall, South Dakota to Margaret “Peggy” (Clark) and George Hauk. He attended Lincoln Grade School just north of the farm until starting high school in Philip. Dave graduated from Philip High School in 1969. Dave was the oldest of four boys, who when growing up were some of his best partners in crime. Dave attended college at Black Hills State until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1971. Basic training took him to Ft. Lewis, Washington and later to be stationed in DaNang, Vietnam until being Honorably Discharged on April 2, 1972. Dave was married to Roxanne Berry on December 14, 1974. From this union two children were born, Michael and Lisa. They ranched and worked for Philip Livestock until 1979. At which time they moved to Quinn, South Dakota and started a construction company. Dave and Roxanne continued to ranch and work in the Philip area until Dave moved to Montana in 1998. While in Montana, Dave worked for Big R in Bozeman. He took great pride in his job and a promotion came that brought him to Miles City, Montana in 1999 where he was the manager of Murdoch’s formerly Big R. He also was able to fulfill a
lifelong dream to ranch in Montana with his son Mike. He found great contentment in Eastern Montana, even though home was always Western South Dakota. Dave later worked at Cowtown Ag Supply until he decided to semi retire and be a full time Grandpa.

Dave was competitive at heart whether it be playing a game of pitch or following his Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA. He also enjoyed fishing in Alaska and shooting guns with his grandson Jaxon. Some of Dave’s greatest accomplishments were being the recipient of the Bronze Star, learning how to fly with his first solo flight in 1999 and being a Western South Dakota
Buckaroo since 1980. Some of the favorite loves in Dave’s life were his kids and grandkids, Hereford cows, and horses.

Dave was preceded in death by his father George Hauk.

Thankful for sharing his life are: his mother, Peggy Hauk of Grindstone, SD; three brothers: Doug (Fay) Hauk of Philip, SD; Dan (Cindy) Hauk of Wall, SD, Duane (J’nai) Hauk of Grindstone, SD, his son Mike (Tracy) Hauk, and grandsons Jaxon and Jhett of Miles City, MT; daughter Lisa (JD) Wendt, and granddaughters: Jaelyn, Macey and Taylor of Newell, SD; and his most special friend Linda Harwood, Miles City, MT. Along with many nieces, nephews and grandnieces.

Family received friends on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Philip, SD.

Interment with military honors followed in the Masonic Cemetery in Philip, SD.

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City, MT and Rush Funeral Home of Philip, SD are in charge of the local arrangements.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Wake Up and Lace Up, 107 Balsam Dr., Miles City, MT 59301 or the charity of one’s choice.

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.

Funeral services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at the American Legion Hall in Philip.

Interment: Masonic Cemetery, Philip

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Mike, Tracy, Lisa and family. We send you our deepest sympathies. Our hugs, thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you during this time. Lana and Jim Elshere ~ Lana Elshere Milesville (5/4/2014)
My heartfelt sympathy goes to your family. Prayers to all of you. ~ Bonnie Fitzgerald Memphis, TN (5/4/2014)
Our deepest sympathies to you all, our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. ~ Floren & Debbie Falzone Philip, SD (5/4/2014)
Peggy, Dan, Cindy and Hauk Families. We are sorry to hear of Dave's passing, and will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Marv & Jeanne Botz Wall, SD (5/4/2014)
Just wanted to let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers! He was a great man! Take care! Hugs:) Jake, April, Riley & Tara ~ The Schofield's Philip (5/4/2014)
Dave was always pleasant to visit with whenever he'd stop in the bank. He always asked how my family was doing and always took the time to visit. I remember going over to George & Peg's with my parents when I was a little girl and I was out numbered by all the boys. We have some old home movies from the early 60's and in one of them is Dave holding me up in the air and swinging me back and forth. I was probably about a year old. Good times that I will treasure. May your memeories sustain you as you carry on his legacy. He was one of the good ones. ~ Crystal Eisenbraun Philip (5/4/2014)
Dan & Cindy and Hauk Families,

We are sorry for your loss. May God be your strength at this very difficult time. ~ Kevin and Jody Bielmaier Family Wall, SD (5/4/2014)
Dear Lisa & Mike & families, We were So sorry to hear about your Dad; It is a huge loss to lose ones parent; You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Kathy & Jerry Noteboom ~ Jerry & Kathy Noteboom 21309 Cabin Rd. Lead, SD. 57754 (5/4/2014)
We are thinking of you folks during this difficult time. Hold onto all the memories. Joann & Les ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (5/4/2014)
Mike, Lisa and all of the Hauk families, you are in my thoughts. One of my favorite memories of Dave would be when worked together one summer (mid 80's) on a construction remodel at the Batesland,SD school. We had no tube in our camp, thus we listened to the NBA Finals on the radio. Dave was a huge Celtics fan, thus I had to be the Lakers fan...what a series and what a hoot going back and forth with Dave regarding 'Showtime' and the 'Celts'... I cherish all my memories going down the road with Dave. Dave was a genuine friend. ~ Marty Heathershaw Morongo Valley, CA (5/4/2014)
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. David and I were such good ole buddies all thru our grade school years at ole Lincoln grade school. What fun we had when a bunch of us neighborhood kids got togather and had egg fights in the barn,(we were wild but had so much fun.) David, Jeanni Nixon and I rode our horses to school and thought we were such big shots. Oh my the good ole memory's I have, I could go on and on. David will be missed by many, but he also leaves us with a smile when we remember the good times. God Bless and Keep You David. ~ Dean and Diane Clark Rapid City,S.D. (5/4/2014)
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the entire Hauk family. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Kamie Carmichael ~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael Oakland NE (5/4/2014)
Hauk families, Thinking of you during this most difficult time! Hold those memories tight and continue on knowing Dave is in better hands now! ~ Tom and Shelia Trask Wasta, SD (5/4/2014)
Peggy and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love of God carry you through this time of grief. ~ Kenny & Joan Renner Prescott, AZ (5/4/2014)
Our deepest sympathy to all of Dave's family we enjoyed visiting with Dave when ever we got to miles city ~ Richard @ Diana Stewart Philip (5/4/2014)
Our deepest sympathy to all of Dave's family we enjoyed visiting with Dave when ever we got to miles city ~ Richard @ Diana Stewart Philip (5/4/2014)
Hauk family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are thinking of you all. ~ Zach and Amber West New Underwood,SD (5/4/2014)
I am So sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with Peggy and family . ~ Patty Hauk Hot Springs (5/4/2014)