Gary A. Hasch
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On June 4, 2022 @ 8:37 am In 2022,Obituaries,Uncategorized | 15 Comments
Gary A. Hasch, age 79, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2022, while surrounded by his family. Gary lived a simple, yet full life. He never wavered from his faith, family, and love of fishing!
A celebration of life will be held for Gary on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM with a time of gathering from 9;00-10:45 am, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road NW, Prior Lake. Pastor Laila Barr will preside.
Gary Arthur was born May 23, 1943, in Tyler, MN, to Arthur and Ruth (Scholten) Hasch. He grew up on the family farm, where his family’s love for hunting and fishing instilled a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Gary attended a one-room country school through the 7th Grade, before graduating from Pipestone High School in 1961.
Gary spent most of his career working for Northwestern Bell (now known as Century Link) for 35 plus years as a lineman. He was very dedicated and proud of his work. One of Gary’s greatest claims to fame was installing all the payphones at the Mall of America, when it was built. He retired in his late 50’s.
While in high school, Gary was introduced to Darlene Klingbile on a blind date. They started courting and on June 2, 1962, at Holland Presbyterian Church, in Holland, MN, Gary and Darlene were united in Holy Matrimony. They spent exactly 60 years to the day raising their children, Michael, Michelle, and Monica and making many great memories together. With his family, Gary enjoyed camping trips—especially to Waterville and Mille Lacs to fish. They also traveled to California and every summer to Rapid City, as well to Pipestone, MN on weekends to visit family. After church on Sunday’s, the family gathered for a big breakfast and watch wrestling and western movies. In later years, Gary and Darlene enjoyed spending time during the winter in Hawaii with friends.
Throughout his life, Gary was an avid outdoorsman. His passion for hunting and fishing was shared with his family. Darlene never objected to him going hunting or fishing. This time away from each other built a stronger marriage and allowed Darlene to have special outings with her daughters! Gary was involved in the Jordan Trap Club with his son Michael. He spent countless hours in the garden tending to his vegetables and then in the kitchen preparing meals. Life was enriched for Gary when he became a grandpa. He passed on his love of hunting and fishing to the grandchildren too. Each one has fond memories with him, here in Minnesota and at The Hunter House in North Dakota.
Faith was very important to Gary. These values were instilled as a young boy and remained with him throughout life. Gary was very active in Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church for many decades. He made pheasant meals for the men’s bible study group “The Romeo’s.” Gary also prepared the food for the garage sale volunteers, for the craft fair and the church breakfast buffets.
Gary was larger than life and had no regrets! He always made sure his family had everything they needed. He was generous, kind, and always put others first. Gary was a big teddy bear. Though he struggled with this health in later years, Gary fought to the end, and his light and personality never faded. The Hasch house rocked with lots of love in his final days.
Forever loved, Gary will be missed by wife of 60 years, Darlene; children, Michael (Rhonda) Hasch, Michelle (Joerg) Feuchtinger, Monica Hasch; grandchildren, Tayla (Nik Finley) Hasch, Hannah Hasch, Devin Hoffman, Rachael Knoblauch, Braysen Knoblauch; step grandchildren, Angel Roesch, Sadie Roesch, Tristan Roesch; great-granddaughters, Nora Finley, Claire Finley, step great granddaughter, Lucy Roesch; siblings, Arnold (Mary) Hasch, Janet (George) Boeve, Dale (Joyce) Hasch; other relatives and friends. Greeting Gary in heaven are his parents, Arthur and Ruth; siblings, Myron (wives, Ronnie and Linda) Hasch, Barb (Del) DenBesten; infant brother, Dean, and niece, Jill DeVries.
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Gary was a great guy, I worked with him on the coin crew from time to time when they needed help. Also went fishing with him on leech lake and a couple of the area lakes around Faribault. Mostly just ice fishing he sure loved his ice fishing.Gary always had a positive attitude around work never heard him say anything bad about anyone always had a good time. And we sure did a whole lot of coffee breaks over the years. He sure will be missed around his friends and fishing buddies.
Rest In Peace my friend. Larry 37 year retired from the telephone company. Now living in Florida.
So sorry for your loss,Gary was a good friend,He sure new how to fish and even taught me a couple things,
Monica and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Although we did not know Gary, we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Monica, who is one of the funniest, nicest, and caring gals we’ve met. Which speaks to the kind of guy Gary was to raise such a fantastic gal.
Hugs, love, and prayers to you all
Mike & Danielle Holland (Snap Fitness)
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our faith gives us reassurance that all is well. Blessings to you all.
To the Hasch family, We last saw you at the confirmation service at Shepherd of the Lake in October. We were saddened to hear of Gary’s passing.
From former Casey addition neighbors,
David and Gloria Warner
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was such a generous man. Loved his garden produce he shared with us each year at the church garage sales!! Your family was so Blessed with him in your lives. He leaves GREAT memories. Those are to be treasured ❤️
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was such a generous man. Loved his garden produce he shared with us each year at the church garage sales!! Your family was so Blessed with him in your lives. He leaves GREAT memories. Those are to be treasured ❤️
Maria and Vaughn Lambert
Just reading of your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. You were all blessed having Gary always there to show his grandchildren how to enjoy what he loved, fishing and hunting PLUS all the cooking.
God’s Peace
So sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. Hoping that all of your wonderful memories will not only bring tears but also smiles. Our memories are always there to keep Gary alive in each of you.
Thoughts and prayers for you Darlene and the family.
Sending our sympathy to you Darlene and your family
I remember Gary from many camping trips to Kamp Dells. With our families. He was a very kind gentle soul. He will be missed. Prayers to his family
Darlene and family – I am saddened to learn of Gary’s passing. Besides the big hole that is left in your hearts, there is also a big hole in the kitchen at Shepherd of the lake. Sincere sympathy to all of you.
Darlene and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. We have wonderful memories of Gary and your family, especially taking our kids camping so many times. One of my favorite memories was the camping weekend after our son, Kris broke his arm. Gatry’s parents were there too and his mom, Ruth, went in to our camper to comfort him several times. She was like an angel when she toched people. There are mny other memories we will remember. God’s blessingsto you and your beautifuul family.
Karen & Chell
Mike & Family:
It’s been a long time, sorry to see the passing of your father.
Sincerely – Todd Rodewald
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So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Thought and prayers to you Darlene and your family. Sue and Pete