Donald Nicholas Hauch

Donald Nicholas Hauch, 92, went to his heavenly home upon receiving his final blessing on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1930, to the late Don J. and Blanch (Haman) Hauch, and grew up on the Hauch Farm, farming with his father as a young boy.

Donny graduated from Wm. Horlick High School and eventually took over the family dairy farm. Married over 70 years, he met the love of his life, Marilynn (Holsinger) on a Valentine’s Day blind date and was married 5 months later, on July 28, 1951.

Although hard work always came first, Donny enjoyed playing cards, tennis, golf, and especially traveling with Marilynn and their friends. He loved being outdoors, gardening, always busy and finding something to repair or maintain. Known as “Pa” by his children, there was nothing he couldn’t fix. Pa loved being with his grandchildren and especially took joy in the antics of his great-grandchildren. His warmth and laughter were contagious.

Surviving is his dear wife, Marilynn, and his eight children: Mary Jane (Mark) Linstroth, Thomas (Mary), John (Deb Wadewitz), Donald Jr a/k/a Cap, Ronald a/k/a Mutzy (Kendra), David (Candice), Timothy (Edie), and Jeffrey; his Grandchildren: Lee (Laura) Linstroth, Lisa (Ben) Huempfner, Katie (Bret) Wagner, Brett (Nicole) Hauch, Robert (Sara) Barrows, Charles Barrows (Ada Hajdini), Abigale Hood (Patrick Patterson), Cody Hauch, Jarret (Kari) Hauch, Nicolas Hauch, Jordan Hauch, Nathan Hauch, Ashley (Michael) Licari, Benjamin (Megan) Hauch, Rebecca Hauch (Alex Macklin), Darion Silk (Robert Comdohr); and of course the Great Grandkids: Weston & Everett Linstroth; Leon, Roland & Evelen Huempfner; Soren & Annika Wagner; Jack & Nolan Hauch; Mira & Maisie Barrows, Henry & Lorelei Patterson; Conner, Gianna & Eleanor Licari; June & Lilyanne Silk. Donald was preceded in death by his beloved Great Granddaughter, Kennedy Wagner; and his sisters: Betty (Joe) Kowalsky and Joan (Bill) West.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church, 4339 Douglas Ave, at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 7, 2023, with Fr. Michael Petersen officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family for Visitation on Saturday from 9:00 am at the church until the time of the Mass. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Donald’s family would like to thank the caring staff at Lakeshore at Siena in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to St. Rita Parish or the charity of your choice.