W. Dean Hackett, 82, of Syracuse passed away on March 12, 2016 at the Syracuse Community Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1934 to Wayne & Mattie (Anderson) Hackett in Oakland, IA.

Dean married Shirley Stevens in Oakland, IA on March 7, 1954 and to this union they had Fred, Steve, David and Lisa. Dean worked as a Gas Pipeline Technician for Northern Natural for many years. He also enjoyed woodworking, camping and fishing.

Dean is survived by his Wife: Shirley of Syracuse; Children: Fred (Sherri) Hackett of Malvern, IA, Steve (Stephanie) Hackett of Nebraska City, David Hackett of Kansas City, MO, Lisa (Jim) Rush of Griswold, IA; Grandchildren: Hannah Hackett, Matthew (Jennifer) Hackett, Charles Hackett, Megan Hackett, Barb (Jason) Holmberg, David Rush, Jennifer Rush, Jason Rush, Justin Rush, Jackie Rush; 7 Great Granddaughters; Sisters: Jessie Shiffer of Oakland, IA, Marlene Clark of Atlantic, IA; Sister-in-law: Lorraine Hackett of Oakland, IA.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Brother: Gerald Hackett; Sister and Brother-in-law: Ruby & Neil Potter; Brothers-in-law: Max Clark & James Shiffer.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 15, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the Oakland Christian Church in Oakland, IA. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Oakland.

Visitation will be held on Monday March 14 from 2 P.M. until 7 P.M. with a prayer service starting at 7 P.M. all at the funeral home in Syracuse.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441