He graduated from Missouri School of Mines in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army from 1952 - 1954. He married his wife, Darlene Hacker in 1956. Jean was a loving father, son, brother who enjoyed genealogical research and coin collecting. He will always be remembered for his deep devotion to family, his subtle sense of humor, and his caring and kind nature.
Jean is preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Hacker, parents, Ernst and Esther, and his daughter, Kathy. He is survived by his sister, Jane Wagner; son, Michael (Mirasol) Hacker; daughter, Susan (Jerry) Smith; and numerous grandchildren and cousins.
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