Ronald F. Hasken (1943-2021)

HASKEN, ZEAL

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 19:43:44

Ronald F. Hasken, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dubuque, IA. He was born on September 7, 1943 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Edgar and Mary Fay (Zeal) Hasken.

Ron grew up in Galena, IL. He graduated from Galena High School in 1961. After high school he attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA where he received a degree in accounting. He began working at John Deere Dubuque Works on January 19, 1970 in Parts Distribution. After completing college Ron worked towards becoming a supervisor in the plant. He finished his career at John Deere in the Purchasing Department and retired on December 31, 2001.

Ron married Mary Johnette “Butchie” Kane on June 12, 1965 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, IL. Ron enjoyed spending afternoons on the golf course, going for pontoon rides on Apple Canyon Lake, going to auctions with good friends, and cheering on his beloved Chicago Bears.

Ron was preceded in death by his father Edgar Hasken; his brother Rick Hasken; his sister-in-law Anne (Carl) Taylor; and his brother-in-law John Kane.

Ron is survived by his mother Mary Fay Hasken of Galena, IL; his wife Mary Johnette “Butchie” of East Dubuque, IL; his daughter Patrice (Brian) Kuhn of Galena, IL; his son Paul (Kelli) Hasken of Castle Rock, CO; his son Scott (Carrie) Hasken of Vestavia, AL; his sister Sandra Hasken of Dubuque, IA; his sister Janice Harris of Lomita, CA; his sister Jackie (Chuck) Werner of Galena, IL; his sister-in-law Roxann Hasken of Galena, IL; his sister-in-law Dee Kane of Dubuque, IA; his grandchildren Ben (Emma), Katie, Emma, Matthew, Sammy, and Olivia, his great-granddaughter Charlie, and his nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care Ron received.

A visitation and memorial service will be held at a later date at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to go to the East Dubuque Library Foundation.

On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.©