David Allen Hauk, age 62, of Miles City formerly of Philip, SD passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at his home near Miles City surrounded by his family.
David 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 will receive friends on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Philip, SD. Interment will follow 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.
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Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Tammy Holmes says
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was a good man and now you can hold precious the thought he is no longer suffering. If you need anything Mike, Tracy, Linda, the boys….dont hestiate to call. Tammy, Betsy and Layne
Tvedt Family says
Mike, Tracy, Jaxon, & Jhett & rest of Hauk family~ we are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you all during this sad time. Dave was such a good man and will be dearly missed.
Garryn, Derrick, Dalton and Deegan Tvedt
Gale and Tammie Crown says
We are very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Crofutt family says
Mike, Tracy and family – We are so sorry to hear about Dave. I will miss him kidding with me and me teasing him back. Our love and prayers are with you.
Lisa Treu says
Dave was a great guy. I am at loss for words right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron & Judy Frasch says
Dear Mike, Tracy and Family…Sure thinking of you…I was so sorry to see this. Words seem empty…but just know you are very much in our hearts and prayers.
Matt, Linette, Nicholas and Cody Donnelly says
May the memories of great times help strengthen you through this difficult time.
GARY AND PAT HELM says
DEAR MIKE AND TRACI AND FAMILY. WE WERE SO SADDEN BY THE LOSS OF DAV E. HE IS RESTING IN PEACE AND NO MORE PAIN. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOURS. HE WILL BE MISSED GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Gerome and Rita Wemmer and family says
The family of Dave, We are so sorry for your loss. Dave will be missed. such a wonderful man to visit with. May God be with you at this time and always bring you the wonderful memories. Our prayers go out to you.
Ron & Connie Watts says
What a great friend and person!!! One of those special people that 5 minutes after you met him, seemed like you had known him for a lifetime!!! RIP Dave.
Alvin and Donna crown says
Dave’s family;
Thinking of you at this time and also reflecting back on all the good times spent with Dave, our prayers are for you and Dave at this time.
Travis, DeAnna, Hadli Anderson says
Mike, Traci & Jaxson Jhett & the rest of the family – we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave made it to see green grass and baby claves he will rest in peace!
Justin and Bethany Hein says
Linda, Mike, Tracy and boys,
Praying for your continued strength in this time of sorrow and healing. Dave was a great man and will be missed dearly. I have very fond memories of our days together at Big R back in my college days and Dave was my work dad that tried to keep me out of mischief. 😉 He nicknamed me Psycho and to this day I am not sure why…..I think it was my high energy and that I was and 18 year old girl running wild. I hadn’t seen Dave in a long while and about five years ago I stopped in at CanAm to see him. There he was, and as I said hi to him, he looked at me with a puzzled look on his face and said, “Psych, how’ve you been”. I honestly had forgetten that he’d every nicknamed me that but found some humor in his memory. I could go on and on…..but I am truly thankful that he was a part of my life. He showed some tough love at times but he was always great to me. His memories will live on. Hugs to all of you and god bless.
Jason, Nyoka, Libby & Paige Twitchell says
Mike, Tracy, boys and Hauk family, deeply sorry on the loss of Dave. Whenever I went to CanAm to for a simple errand of picking up dog food Dave would find something to harass me about. We appreciated Dave sense of humor and will miss him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, may your memories bring you peace in this difficult time.
Christine Keltner says
I was saddened to learn we had lost Dave——he will be missed by many, prayers and love to you both,,Mike and Tracy.
Rodenbaugh Family says
Mike, Tracy, Jaxson, Jhett and Hauk Family–we are sorry for your loss. We will miss Dave and appreciate all the memories we have of the times we got to share our friendship. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wade & Tammy Olson Family says
Linda, Mike and Tracy and Families,
Your in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Wade, TJ , and kids
Deb Bartholomew says
Linda, Mike, Tracy & Boys and Hauk Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. What a Great Man, Father, Grandpa, Uncle and Friend to you all. He always had a smile on his face and knew you by name when he saw you. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. Dave will always be a Treasure in your hearts and your Memories will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and always.
Jeanni Nixon Gossard says
Growing up together from babies to seniors in high school there never was a dull moment. The Hawk boys, Dean girls, and myself kept each other entertained. The late night hide and seek in the hay fields on our horses, sledding on the big hill just north east of Dave’s home and down the road ditch at school, playing ball, and the many other antics we could think of. How special we all felt at school on May Day when Peggy would make us all baskets from sample wall paper book pages and fill them with popcorn and homemade fudge. Dave was always a great friend and willing to help out in any way he could. May your memories bring smiles and laughter to your days ahead as God strengthens you through this loss.
Kay Johnston says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends who loved and cared for Dave. He was one of my friends when I was in High School. I wrote to him while he was in Viet Nam to help cheer him up. He was always with Doss Deutcher , who was also a dear friend. My heart is breaking . Sending healing thoughts and prayers!
Mike Manning says
Dear Mike and Tracy,
I was deeply saddened when I learned about Dave. He was truly one of the good guys and I was lucky to have known him. From the first time we met to the last time I saw him he was always one of my favorite people. He will be greatly missed and I can honestly tell you there many of us that are better off just for knowing him! Dianne and I wishing our best during this saddest of times. Take Care.
Alroy and Tasha Solle says
Linda, Mike, Tracy and boys, we are sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed comming in to the store to talk to Dave. He was the one that convinced my husband to take a trip of our life, for that I was blessed. Our prayers are with you in this hard time, may god give you peace in you pain.
Wyatt and Darcy Glade says
Mike, Tracy and family, we are sorry for your loss. Dave was a great guy. No matter how it started, a conversation with Dave always ended with a smile. He was a great character, and he will be missed.
Lloyd Sohl says
My sympathy goes to the family and the many others whose heart is weeping in the loss of Dave. I appreciated the relationship with Dave from years ago. Lloyd Sohl
Diana Dean "Deutscher" Norman says
I was deeply saddened and shocked by the loss of such a special person as Dave. I remember the great conversations, laughter and over heard plots of adventures that were undertaken by Dave with my brother Doss. If there was fun and trouble to find they made the most of it. They so enjoyed their escapades and friendship. It saddens my heart to know Dave is gone. To those left behind we will have to learn ways to hold this special man in our hearts. May those positive memories, thoughts and prayers warm us and bring comfort as do mine. I still can hear his laughter…
“In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing”. Robert Ingersoll