Eileen was a graduate of University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing, teaching nursing at Deaconess Hospital during WWII, serving roles in community nursing in SE MO and Kansas City, and serving on the board of the American Red Cross in several communities. Developing First Ladies programs, she became a member of the Missouri State Historical Society’s Speakers Bureau.
A consummate volunteer, Eileen served on the board of Manor Grove in Kirkwood and held various offices at Webster Groves Presbyterian church including president of the Women’s Association. She received the Woman of Distinction Award from the MAC for her various accomplishments. Eileen was also a DAR and P.E.O. member.
Preceding her in death, husband Col. Alden Hacker U.S.A. Ret. She leaves daughter Deborah Hacker Serra, (James), grand daughter Jennifer Guidry (John) and great grand daughter Samantha, sister Marilyn Otto (Don), niece Terri Parker (Dennis), and nephew Regan Roemer (Nancy).
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic there will be a memorial service at a later date. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the UM Sinclair School of Nursing rural clinic fund.