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Royal Eugene Hackenberg born February 14, 1954 in Hudson, Michigan and passed away October 14, 2006 in Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by parents Royal and Dorothy Hackenberg. Royal is survived by wife; Kathryn, two sons: Christopher (Bridget) and Royal Jr. (Jamae); two step-sons: Bradley and Joshua; two grandchildren: Veronica and Christopher; and three sisters: Darlene Johnston of Pensacola, FL, Sharlene Maples of DeRidder, LA. and Carol Aaron of Clayton, MI. He served in the military from 1971-1993, honorably discharged after 22 years of loyal service. Visitation Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 4:00-7:00 p.m. with VFW ceremonial presentation at 6:30 p.m., at Dove-Witt Mortuary, 6630 S. Highway 85/87, Fountain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Norman C. Bell Foundation for Handicapped Children, 9380 Summer Meadows Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80925.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 17, 2006.

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Sue Lendrum

October 13, 2021

Kathy,
Thinking of you today .. xx

Beth Jones

October 31, 2006

With his infectious smile and wit - Roy was one of those people who made work fun. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him and he is truly missed. Keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

Evelyn McClinton

October 25, 2006

My prayers are with you.

Darlene Torres

October 25, 2006

Prayers and thoughts are with our dear friend and co-worker Sharlene and her family.

Toni Bailey

October 24, 2006

Sharlene has shared wonderful stories of her family; may your memories, faith, and prayers give you strength. God bless and be with you.

Bob & Phoebe Duggan

October 19, 2006

Dearest Bridget & Chris,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Your Aunt Phoebe & Uncle Bob.
Lubbock,Texas

ANDREW ROMERO JR

October 19, 2006

SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS.ROY WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND BOSS.I WORKED WITH ROY AND HAD FUN WITH HIM AT THE VFW. WE HAD FUN WITH ROY AT WORK. HE'LL BE MISSED DEARLY BY MANY.

Teresa Van Horn

October 19, 2006

Your family is in our prayers, we are so sorry for your sudden loss. Words do not express the heartache at times like these. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help - Tess and Bryan

Graham Tracey

October 19, 2006

I am truly sorry for your loss, Roy was larger than life and a great man to work for.

Richard & Betty Shaw

October 19, 2006

Kathy, Joshua, Brad, Royal & Family,
Chris & Family, Ray & Sharlene, Darlene, Ladd & Carol

MAY GOD bless and keep you all and may you
savor all the beautiful memories of
your lives with Gene. You are all in
our thoughts and prayers, may this help
to sustain and comfort you in your time of grief.
Gene was a fine man and will be sadly missed by us all.
His Mom, Dorothy, was my Mom's sister and we loved them all.
Love and Prayers to you all.

Richard & Betty Shaw & Family
Greg & Bonnie, Brad, Beth & Rachel
and Jeff, Sally & Megan
(Your cousins in Michigan)

Scott McMillan

October 18, 2006

We are thinking of you and your family.
Hope we see you soon.
Scott & Masako.

Melinda Stubli

October 18, 2006

From Gene's family in Michigan, we send our deepest sympathy to you, at this time. It has been many years since we have seen Gene. But from reading some of the entries in his guest book, I'm sorry that we didnt get to see him more often. He sounds like he grew up to be quite an honorable man with a beautiful family whom he loved dearly, and many true friends whom admired his friendship and loyalty. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children and sisters. With much love, Cousins: Ron, Marilyn, Melvin and Melinda Stubli

Scott and Hazel Gower

October 18, 2006

Chris, Royal Jr., Bridget and Jamae. We extend our sincerest condolences and share your grief.

Janet Branham/Trinity Wedding Coordinator

October 18, 2006

Chris & Bridget: Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. I feel privileged and blessed to have met your dad, Chris. May God comfort you and bring you closer than ever. What power there is in those vows you exchanged on Saturday. God Bless.

Carol Leaneagh

October 18, 2006

Chris, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'll make sure Ben gives you a double helping of chicken wings next time.

Lisa Nye

October 18, 2006

To Roy's family and all of the friends that were blessed by knowing him, my thoughts and prayers to all of you but what a blessing and a legacy of love he left behind. I had the pleasure of working with Roy for almost 5 years on the Ft. Carson contract- he was a terrific man and a lot of fun to be around. God Bless all that knew him.

Valerie Alleyne

October 18, 2006

I had the opportunity to work with Roy in Kuwait when I was the Property Control Supervisor. I can see him in WHSE I greeting me as I walk thru. Such a kind and gentle man. I am so sorry for your lost. My God continue to watch over your family in it's hour of need. God Bless you!!

Sarah Francisco

October 18, 2006

My prayers are with you and your family.

From my father as well.

James Young

October 18, 2006

A memory of silence for a great american and family man. God bless the Hackenberg family.

veronica Lendrun

October 18, 2006

Royal, Chris ,Kathy and family.You are in our thoughts,Prayers and hearts at this difficult time.He brought sunshine where ever he went and will live in memories forever.. Jim and Sue Lendrum

HERRISHIA HURRY

October 18, 2006

May the Lord bring you comfort and courage.

Sherman Holloway

October 17, 2006

The walks through warehouse 1 were always a comedic adventure. Roy would be sitting outside on the bench talking to one of his colleagues and I would walk by. He would always greet me with his country draw by saying "hey there Skitter bug". Not knowing how to respond we would just "crack-up". The picture of his country boy smile will be continuously etched in my mind...its hard to believe what felt like a lifetime to me was only a year. That was how long I actually knew Roy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy, Christopher, Royal Jr. and family.
Sherman, Sharon, Dilan, and Kai
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

James turner

October 17, 2006

To Royal's Family. Almighty GOD and his son Jesus give you peace of mind, a healing heart and comfort in your spirit doing this time of loss of your loved one(ROY).

Edwin Rodriguez

October 17, 2006

I had the pleasure to work with Roy here in Kuwait; He was a great co-worker and better person. He will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy from the warehouse crew in Kuwait. My God bless you!

Mark Ferris

October 17, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roy was a dear friend and will be missed.

Steve Walker

October 17, 2006

Chris - I am so sorry for your loss and the pain you must be feeling. Take care and know we are all thinking of you and your family

Barnes Dental Care Inc.

October 17, 2006

Kathy,
Our deepest sympathy to your and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr. Barnes, Debbie and Abby

Kevin Vaden

October 17, 2006

Chris,

SO sorry to hear about your loss. So much happiness and yet so much sorrow all in the same day. Hang in there bro..

Brad, Mary, & Amelia Carson

October 17, 2006

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Hackenberg family.

Crystal Albertus

October 17, 2006

Chris, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Calvin & Rosalyn Myers

October 17, 2006

Roy you used to tease me every morning and every morning I wait to see your smiling face.

Rosalyn

Katherine Burnham-Kelly

October 17, 2006

I worked with Roy at Ft. Carson for almost three years. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy to your family.

Sallie Marti

October 17, 2006

Chris,
All our love and prayers are with you today and always.
Sallie Marti

Harry Flanagan

October 17, 2006

Roy will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. The consumate professional, he was always there to support soldiers and their missions. It was truly a pleasure to know and work with him. May his rewards in Heaven be far greater than those he left on Earth.

Brian Mills

October 17, 2006

I've known Roy for 4 yrs, and the most I remember about him is his hard work and sincere for others. He'll be missed by many, and God bless his family and keep them safe.

Bartley Cox

October 17, 2006

Chris, my sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

Best regards,

Edwin Rodriguez

October 17, 2006

Roy, I'll miss your friendship. Thank you for all the great memories.

Ulysse Cross

October 17, 2006

It was my pleassure to know Royal, he was a very pleasant and humble person and always had something nice to say!

michael young

October 17, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry Hawkins

October 17, 2006

Larry Hawkins

Raymond Gentilini

October 17, 2006

Roy was one of the great people on the Fort Carson DOL LSS contract that made the work in Warehouse 330 worry free for the leadership. My deepest sympathies to his family.

bw burnett

October 17, 2006

May my families prayers bring comfort and peace during these times of trial and tribulations. May God be the glory and give you peace. You will and always be remembered :) GOD BLESS YOU

ROBERT SCOTT

October 17, 2006

Roy was a great team player, dedicated to his workers, his friends, and his family. It is a lifetime honor to have been able to work with him and know him as a colleague. Roy always went to the utmost effort to treat his fellows with dignity, respect, and professionalism. May the Lord's blessings extend to him, and to his family.

Kenneth Howell

October 17, 2006

Our Prayers are with you and your Family May God's comfort be with you forever.

James Burks

October 17, 2006

My Condolences to the Hackenberg Family.

Mr James D Burks,
I have Known this professional young man for almost one year and this man love his family deeply, He always wanted to demonstrate his compassion for his greatfully appreciated family each and every day of his conversation with other contractor here in Kuwait. This leave me to believe that Mr Hackenberg was a happly married Husband and father. I thank God that I met Mr Hackenberg and I will always have him in my heart as a true friend. I bid God Blessing upon his spirit and his household forever. Mr Hackenberg you will be missed and thought off forever. My prayer is that God except you in heaven with a welcome spirit

James Burks
IBCT USTL
Camp Arifjan Kuwait

John O'Mara

October 17, 2006

Our hearts go out to the family in this terrible loss of one so loved by all he knew. Those of us in Kuwait who knew him send our regrets to the family

Brent Canterbury

October 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Russell Theys

October 17, 2006

I never had the chance to personally work with Roy, But the one thing I remember is that he always gave a pleasant Greeting when passing by. It's the little things in life that make it memorable. I offer my Deepest Condolences for your loss!

sidney robinson

October 17, 2006

May god continue to be with you and yours through this time of sorrow.

From ITT-GMASS/Class 9 Shop Supply/LES

Christine Schillig

October 17, 2006

I am so sorry for your lose, he was a great man, and will be missed. "If everyone is thinking alike then somebody isn't thinking"

Terry Mulin

October 17, 2006

I worked with Roy at Ft. Carson and in Kuwait. My heart felt comdolences to you and your family.

VijayanathBabu Sadanandan

October 17, 2006

Roy was a wonderful person and a very dear friend. Roy and I worked together only one year but he impressed me with his knowledge and enthusiasm. He was a true quality professional and he will be missed by all of us. I express my deepest sympathies and regrets to his wife and family.

With my deepest sympathy
Babu, ITT GMASS, Kuwait

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