James "Jim" T. Hauck

James "Jim" T. Hauck, 57, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at home after a seven month battle with cancer. Jim Hauck was born May 14, 1957 in Lincoln, Nebraska the son of Donald F. and Helen M. (Chapin) Hauck. He graduated from Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska with the class of 1975. Jim had two children in a first marriage. He married Sandy L. (Gilbertson) Hinkel on December 31, 2008 in Wahoo, Nebraska. Jim worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for LES for 33 years before having to retire because of an injury. He owned and operated JT Rentals and Hawkeye Maintenance and Repair. Jim was a member of IBEW 1536. He enjoyed boating, camping and working on his rentals.Jim is survived by his wife, Sandy Hauck of Lincoln, NE; children, Jim R. Hauck, Teresa L. Hauck both of Lincoln, NE, Matt Hinkel and his wife Jessie of West Point, NE, Nikki Rue and her husband Jeris of Omaha, NE, and Jenny Albin and her husband Kaden of Aurora, NE; five grandchildren, Micah, Bella, Livia, Abel, and Kaylee; brother, Timothy R. Hauck; sister, Joni L. Hauck both of Lincoln, NE; nephew, Josh; three nieces, Melissa, Stephanie, and Amanda; along with eight great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 14, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R Street. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.
5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504
5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504