A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Robert Wayne Hacker of Brewer died peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at his home surrounded by those who loved him. He was 78.
Bob was born July 17, 1943, in Cape Girardeau to Robert A. Hacker and Irma O. Kaempfe Hacker. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret (Pouyer) Hacker; three sons: Shawn Hacker of Cape Girardeau, Phillip Hacker (Tammy) of Perryville, and Ryan Hacker (Tabetha Rhinehart) of St. Mary’s; granddaughter, Maggie Hacker; and grandsons, Derek Hacker, Clinton Beasley and Jonathan Hacker. He is also survived by his sister, Anna Lexow. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert A. and Irma O. Hacker; brother, John Hacker and brothers-in-law, Larry Lexow and Joe Pouyer.
Bob worked for Graybar Electric in St. Louis for 36 years as a warehouseman and deliveryman.
He was passionate about his job and always represented his company to the highest degree. Bob frequently brought donuts to the workers on the construction sites where he made deliveries, and often had Graybar-branded rulers made as gifts for construction workers.
Bob absolutely loved his job and looked forward to going to work every day. Even after retirement, while traveling, Bob loved to visit Graybar’s wherever he was in the United States.
Many people experienced Bob’s kindness and warmth. Bob loved people and made it his personal mission to give help to anyone who needed it.
For 28 years, Bob drove back and forth from Brewer to St. Louis and would often stop at Brewer exit at 5 a.m. to give a ride to anyone in need of one.