David Hauk Obituary
David L. Hauk, 90, of Arlington, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
He was born October 12, 1934, in Morristown, the son of Marlin and Alma “Kitty” (McMurray) Hauk.
David is survived by his son, Dean Hauk and wife, Teresa, of Rush County; daughters, Debbie Shepherdson and husband, Tim, of Morristown, and Kathy Mann and husband, Scott, of Arlington; sister, Marlene Cole of Florida; grandchildren, Tricia Myers and husband, Aaron, Linsey Giant and husband, Nik, Anthony Shepherdson and wife, Denise, Zoe Mann, Emily Nutterfield and husband, Aaron; Josey Hauk and wife, Kinsey, Vanessa Hauk, Megan Lanning and husband, Darrell, Carrie Davis and husband, Todd, and Sarah Dowell and husband, Scott; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David W. Hauk; granddaughter, Ashley Hauk; and mother of his children, Doris (Wicker) Hauk.
In 1952, he graduated from Morristown High School. While in high school, he received the Rouse Wortman Award in basketball.
David retired in 1996, from James H. Drew Corporation. He was also a retired farmer.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Eagles Lodge and Moose Lodge.
Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St., in Morristown.
Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, Tuesday, with Nik Giant officiating.
Interment will be at Asbury Cemetery in Morristown.
Memorial contributions Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E 91st, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
Online condolences may be shared with David’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
124 E. North Street P.O. Box 265, Morristown, IN 46161
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