Dale Hackleman

TORRINGTON, WY .... Memorial services for DALE 'CHUB' HACKLEMAN, 72, will be held at 11:00am on Monday, June 26, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Torrington with Mel Gabel officiating. Chub died peacefully on June 21, 2006 in Torrington with family members at his side. Cremation has taken place. The family would request that memorial contributions in Dale's memory be directed to the St. Joseph's Childrens Home 4-H Program at PO Box 1117, Torrington, WY 82240. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Chub was born on May 6, 1934 in Torrington, Wyoming the son of Ted and Madge (Hubert) Hackleman. He grew up and received his education. He married Helen Swanson on December 22, 1961 in Wheatland, Wyoming. The couple made their home in Torrington. Chub farmed in Torrington for many years, including owning and operating a dairy and doing custom corn work for many farms in the area. He then was employed at St. Joseph's Childrens Home until ill health forced his retirement. During his employment at St. Joseph's, Chub greatly enjoyed helping many of the children who lived at the home with their 4-H projects. In retirement, Chub became an avid gardener, raising many kinds of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. This bounty was shared with family and friends. He was also an excellent cook, specializing in pies and breads. Chub was also fond of woodworking, with many of his projects finding special places in the homes of his family. He served in the Army National Guard during the Korean Conflict. Chub played football for the Army during his time in the service and his team earned the title for the Armed Services Far East Football Championship in 1958. He also played football for the Cowboys while a student at the University of Wyoming. Chub is survived by his wife Helen, of Torrington; his four children and their families, Margy (Chuck) Karpf of Morrill, Nebraska, and Andy, Taffy, Zac, Mark, Eric, and Leah; Mike (Cindy) Swanson of Casper, Wyoming and Lesley, John and Isaac; Ted (Lori) Hackleman of Valley Center, California; and Bill (Jodie) Hackleman of Longmont, Colorado, and Gavin, Wil, Levi, and Caleb; great-grandchildren, Markito, David, Braden, and Zoe; one brother James (Maxine) Hackleman of Torrington, Wyoming; and four sisters, Betty (Merlin) Anderson of Torrington; Peggy (Harold) Crowley of Mesa, Arizona; Lillian Eleaner (Art) Fairchild of Overguard, Arizona; and Julia Prouty of Brush, Colorado; his beloved nephew Shelby Martindale and niece Betty Lea; and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother, three other brothers, and twin sisters.

Dale Hackleman

May 6, 1934 - June 21, 2006