Loren L. Hake Obituary (1937 - 2018)

Loren L. Hake, age 81, of Menomonie, WI passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. He was born on Oct. 29, 1937 on the home farm in Little Elk Creek to Ira and Zelma (Cannon) Hake. Loren married Carol Kern Aug. 16, 1958 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Loren graduated from Menomonie High School in 1954 and attended Dunn County Normal School for two years. He taught school in Hudson, Wheeler (14 years) and River Heights in Menomonie (21 years). He retired from teaching in 1994. He received his bachelor’s degree from U.W. Eau Claire and his master’s degree from U.W. Stout. Loren loved spending winter’s in Texas, Arizona and Florida. He was a pet lover and enjoyed all of his pets. Loren also enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing cards and volleyball. Weekends in the summer were spent at the Chetek River Campground with friends. He was also an avid Packer fan. Loren is survived by his wife Carol; two sisters, Lois Clarke and Betty Moldenhauer; sister-in-law Ardys Hake; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death his parents and four brothers, Lyle, Ralph, Wilbur and Oral (killed in W.W. II) Hake, brothers-in-law, Robert Clarke and Erling Moldenhauer. Loren lived life to the fullest and will be remembered by all who knew him as a vibrant and wonderful person no matter where he was. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Bob Friese officiating. There will be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn Co. WI. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Comforts of Home and Mayo Clinic Health System – Hospice for their love and care.