David Russell Hacker

David Russell Hacker of Colorado Springs peacefully passed into the Lord’s arms on October 30, 2026, with family by his side, at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. David was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 1, 1937 to Russell Howard Hacker and Perena Ada (Thierry) Hacker.

David was the oldest of three children born to Russell and Perena (Pat). He graduated from Farmington High School in 1956 and in January of 1958 enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country in Germany as a draftsman until July 1961.

David married Ruthann Dempsey of Millersburg, MI on December 19, 1964. Together they raised 5 children. During their 62 years of marriage they lived in Inkster, Millersburg, Rose City, MI and the last 39 years in Colorado Springs, CO.

David had many careers during his life. During their early years of marriage he was a firefighter in Inkster. When they moved to Millersburg he worked at Proctor and Gamble in Cheboygan, MI and worked as a linesman for Consumers Energy. He attended Alpena Community College and graduated in 1977 with a degree in drafting and subsequently worked as a draftsman in Rose City. After moving to Colorado Springs he was a maintenance supervisor for two different companies. After retirement and with the need to keep busy David took a job as a shuttle driver for the Broadmoor Hotel. Over the years David was elected to service on the Cimarron Hills Fire Board, Cherokee Water District Board, and as the Fire Chief for the Case Township Fire Department.

David's greatest joy in life was his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved spending time with his family. He was always ready to go for a drive or embark on a road trip to explore God’s creation across the US. David also enjoyed working in his yard and tackling home improvement projects and doing puzzles in his later years.

David was preceded in death by his parents Russell Howard Hacker and Perena Ada (Thierry) Hacker, son-in-law Paul Crosser, grandson Bryan Larry Fuhrman.

David is survived by his wife, Ruthann; their children, Henriette Crosser of Cypress, TX, Russell Hacker of Florida, Elizabeth (Larry) Fuhrman of Rogers City, MI, Davette (Steve) Schimpf of Falcon, CO, Suzanna (Dean) VandeBrake of Peyton, CO; his brother Roy Hacker and sister Linda (Scot) Gloger both of Michigan, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Rocky Mountain Calvary, 4285 N. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 on November 19, 2026 at 1pm. He will be laid to rest at the Millersburg Riverside Cemetery on June 30, 2027 at 10am.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice. https://pikespeakhospice.org/give