D. Richard "Dick" Hackenberger

     D. Richard “Dick” Hackenberger, 83, of Mifflintown, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Brookline Manor.

     Born Jan. 2, 1942, in Centre, he was a son of the late David H. and Flo (Boyer) Hackenberger.

     He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Haubert) Tabb Hackenberger, whom he married Feb. 7, 2010, three children, Wesley Hackenberger and wife, Michelle DiMidio, Lisa Meiser and husband, Mike, and Gregory Hackenberger and wife, Kirsten, two step-children, Tonya Tabb and Todd Tabb and wife, Melissa, eleven grandchildren, Jack, Mariel, Nicholas, Katelyn, Kari, Alayna, Nate, Luke, Tyler, Emma and Owen, one great-granddaughter, Cali, one sister, Joyce Wanger, one brother, Kenneth Hackenberger and wife, Sue, his step-mother, Phyllis Hackenberger, and three step-brothers, Ed Marshall, Richard Marshall, and Melvin Marshall,

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary K. (Landis) Hackenberger.

     Dick graduated from Penn State University and was a Vocational Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. He started his career at Penn Manor High School and spent most of his time teaching at Juniata and East Juniata High Schools before retiring. He also taught homeschool shop. In addition to teaching, he farmed from 1970 to 1985.

     He was a very active member of Centre Lutheran Church where he was president of the church council for many years. He was a board member of the Juniata Co. Conservation District for more than 50 years.

     He was an avid Penn State Fan and enjoyed camping, traveling, and making maple syrup and apple cider. He loved working with wood and had a talent to make anything.

     His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 8489 Licking Creek Road, Mifflintown with Rev. Richard Adams and Rev. Mike Sigler officiating. Interment will be in Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflintown.

     There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown. There will not be a viewing at the church.

     Memorial contributions may be made to Centre Lutheran Church, 9259 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

     Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown, is assisting with the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.

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