Leon Hacker Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leon Hacker of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Hacker and Bertha Hacker (Sherman); his wife Geraldine "Gerry" L. Fritz; his son Mark T. Hacker; and his siblings, Mildred Osborne and Harold C. Hacker.

He is survived by: his daughters, Sharon Phillips of Springfield and Jacklyn Barton of Springfield; his granddaughters, Noel Hauer (Steve) of Edinburg, IL, Callie Moore (Aaron) of Troy, IL and Markie Thompson (Josh) of Springfield; and his sister-in-law Joy Hansen of Milwaukee, WI.. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions to Land of Lincoln Honor Flight or the Animal Protective League.