Rudy, the youngest of six children was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, Helmuth, and John Hauck; two sisters, Edna Murray and Evelyn Kotas; one son, James; one granddaughter, Rachelle Hauck; one grandson, Daniel Forland; and one great-grandson, Canaan Hauck. Rudy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marie of Spearfish; five sons: Michael of Spearfish, SD; Robert and wife, Rita of Ft. Worth, TX; Bonnie Santos widow of James of Denver, CO; Timothy and wife, Mona of Spearfish, SD; Ronald and wife, Julie of Sacramento, CA; William and wife, Suzy of Black Hawk, SD; one daughter, Kathleen Hauck Groom and husband, Tom Groom, of Parker, CO; 21 grandchildren: Erin Hauck Snell, Eric Hauck, Rosanne Hauck Leafblad, Ross Hauck, Rudy Hauck, Rindi Hauck, Kristen Hauck Gullickson, Cali Hauck Terveen, Kaitlin Hauck, Kirk Hauck, Carissa Hauck, Caleb Hauck, Joshua Hauck, Scott Croff, Stephanie Croff Erickson, Karina Hauck Mueller, Kyle Hauck, Brittany Groom, Adam Groom, Kaelin Groom, and Molly Groom; 15 great-grandchildren: Jordan VanWinkle, Kayla Snell, Keane Hauck, Kaden Hauck, Arabelle Leafblad, Daniel Hauck, Benjamin Hauck, Lillian Hauck, Jordan Hauck, Davin Gullickson, Piers Gullickson, Nadia Forland, Jakoby Hanson, Cami Mueller, Caedmon Hauck; and a host of family and friends.
Rudy Hauck was born November 17, 1917 near Tyndall, SD on the farm which his father, Frederick Hauck, built from virgin prairie land purchased in 1913. The farm is three miles north of where his grandfather, John Hauck, and his great uncle, Peter Hauck, homesteaded on June17,1876. Rudy grew up on the home place and in 1941 met and married Marie Reidinger from Tyndall, SD. Rudy and Marie and their seven children lived on the farm until Rudy changed occupations in 1963 and was ordained a minister in the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Prior to that, Rudy and Marie were members of the Dutch Reformed Church in which Rudy was baptized as an infant. Rudy and Marie were both involved in music in the church and he sang in the men´s quartet in that church until he was ordained a minister. Throughout their years of ministry Rudy and Marie sang together and filled both their churches and home with music.
Rudy began pastoring in the Avon, SD Wesleyan Methodist Church while continuing to farm. In 1963, Rudy left the farm, eventually selling it to his cousin, Ray Hauck, and accepted a call to be the pastor of the Wesleyan Church in Terry, Montana, a pastorate he held until 1980.
From 1980 to 1991 Rudy was on the ministerial staff of the Wesleyan Church in Watford City, ND and in 1992 finally retired to Spearfish, SD.
Rudy was a sought-after pastor, counselor and speaker in churches, schools, nursing homes and other organizations and was a favorite speaker at children camps and high school graduations, requested by the students. His charismatic personality and humor endeared him to many, but it was his faith and ministry that had the greatest impact and will be remembered and missed the most.
A service of remembrance will be held in the Spearfish Dorsett home on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Wesleyan Church in Terry. Interment will be in Terry, Montana where Rudy will be laid to rest near his son and granddaughter. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Oklahoma Wesleyan University, attention Development Department, 2201 Silver Lake Road, Bartlesville, OK 74006. Please note in memo that donation is in memory of Rudy Hauck. Online donations can also be made at www.okwu.edu. On homepage go to Alumni, support OWU and donate.
DeLynnand Angie Meidinger says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Hauck Families. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Rudy married DeLynn and I on November 17th 1979. He was such a special man in our lives. We sure missed him when he left Terry…
Cathy Ban Kalmback says
My deepest sympathy to the Hauck family. I will always remember Rev. Rudy as our bus driver. What a wonderful man!
Cindy Lund says
We are thinking of the Hauck family. Rudy was a great influence on the Terry kids.
Ida West says
Rudy was special person. go to miss him. my prayers and hug are with the family.
Ida West says
Rudy was special person. go to miss him. my prayers and hug are with the family.
Judy (Smith Spicer says
My heart aches for your family. Your father was a big part of our lives growing up in Terry.
Jon Damaska says
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. It was a honor to work with Rudy/Marie while we served Watford City Wesleyan. Great memories. We have a great union coming.
Janice Hauck says
I was so sorry to hear of Rudy’s death. I remember him very well. He was a wonderful man. We lived across the street in Terry.
Russell and Karen Glaeske says
We are so sorry for Rev. Hauck’s death. We lived across the street from you for a lot of years. I am a Hauck too. Our sympathy to you. Karen and Russell
Clarice & LeMoine Hartel says
Our sympathies to Rudy and Marie’s family. They loved all of you and were so proud of you. My first, fond memory of Rudy is when I was 12 years old and gave my heart to Jesus at Children’s Camp in Rapid. Exiting the chapel, and in celebration, Rudy grabbed my hand, and ran down the hill with me! God changed my life forever in that service! When they came to Watford to pastor, we admired Rudy & Marie as we watched them walk through deep, dark valleys victor-iously and unwaivering in their faith. True saints in action, living out their beliefs. Such an inspir-ation to us! Can’t you see Rudy entering those gates with one last request, that ‘mama’ come with? God granted that wish to a faithful servant and they entered their long awaited heavenly home, arm in arm. Bless their memory!
Del Linda Frost & Barry Rakes says
Dear Rudy and Marie’s family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom and Dad. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. I know our Lord has you all wrapped tightly in his loving arms
Love, Del Linda & Barry
Kay Koeser Stringham says
I remember both Pastor and Mrs. Hauck with great fondness. Even as a teen, I counted them as friends and mentors. How thrilled they must be to be in Heaven together now!
Jerry & Kay Ludwig says
Dear Family of Rudy and Marie, It’s been many years since we have seen Rudy & Marie but just knowing that we will never see them again on this earth brings sadness. Jerry & I have fond memories of them. Love, Jerry & Kay (Van Cleave) Ludwig
Tom & Bernice Buckingham says
Hauck Family, you are truly blessed with great parents, grandparents. Their love for God, each other, their kids and their grandkids was abundantly evident.
Tom & I are very grateful for the godly foundation they gave our family.
Shalom
Casey Allen says
Having lost both, I know it’s never easy losing parents (or grandparents). My heartfelt condolences to all the family.
Jeff Kaul says
My thoughts are with you all. I enjoyed the many times spent in the Hauck home as well as church functions.
Dorothy Volesky says
To the Hauck Family:
Dakota Camp memories of staying by Rudy and Marie were always fond memories for our family. May the Lord comfort all of you as you celebrate their homegoing. My prayers are with you.
Dorothy Volesky
Earl & Judy Olson says
You have our sympathy and prayers. Earl & Judy
Bartlesville, OK
Alana (Brown) Bryan says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hauck family – Rev Hauck and Marie lived just down and across the street from us and I remember the music and love that always came from their home –
Cary & Lyn Frost says
What a couple. Rudy and Marie were so important in our early christian years. Lyn used to watch Rudy as he diligently visited each hospital room in Watford City. He helped pour my garage floor with his special touch, and we sometimes played golf together. Both will be missed, and what treasures they are reaping in heaven today
Michael Schultz says
Bill, Suzy and the entire family of Rudy and Marie – Just heard today of their passing. Praying for you all in this time of loss. Also rejoicing for Rudy and Marie – that they now are in the very presence of Christ whom they faithfully served. May God’s comfort surround you all.
Ryen Falkenstern says
I hope you know I’ve been thinking & praying for you guys after the passing of your parents. They were a beautiful couple & I’m sure you have great memories of their lives.
Mike and Roberta Fox says
We are sure that this wonderful man of God is singing and dancing on the streets of gold with Jesus and his beautiful wife. May /god grant the whole family peace.
Kimberly Brown Fontana says
My deepest sympathies to the Hauck family. I have many fond memories of you all and the great times I had, both at your home and at the church. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss and always. I know you are singing with the angels. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Brent and Cindy Riley says
We are saddened to hear of your loss but rejoice with you that they are both with Jesus….I will not forget Rudy’s ability to quote scripture. What a wonderful legacy! God Bless you all,
Brent and Cindy Riley____Spearfish, SD
Dick Tallent says
I have the fondest memories of your folks. I am so glad they are together forever. Dick Tallent