Lifelong WaKeeney resident Max Hacker passed away March 15, 2019 in Apache Junction, Arizona. He was born March 3, 1944, in WaKeeney, to Raymond and Maxine (Bradley) Hacker. Max was 75 years of age.

On February 23, 1962, Max was united in marriage to Janice K. Pearson in WaKeeney. They cherished 57 years of marriage together. Max enjoyed his children and grandchildren, vacationing with friends, the 7 winters spent in Arizona enjoying the sunshine, shooting in the desert, and 4 wheeling. Max had a passion for farming, hunting, trapping, and coyote calling. He was an N.R.A. member and also was a life member in the Single Action Shooting Society. The thing that he loved to do most was Cowboy Action Shooting! Max, aka W.B. Earp and Janice aka Sadie Marcust, traveled all over, shooting and competing in costuming of 1890’s period clothing. He also liked classic cars, from his 1923 Hudson to his IROC Camaro. One of the last things on Max’s bucket list was to take his children to DeadWood; a grand time was had by all!!!

“Thanks, dad for all your knowledge, may your whiskey be hot and your beer COLD!!!”

He is survived by his wife of the family home; a son, Tim of WaKeeney; a daughter, Terena and husband, Dustin Becker of WaKeeney; and grandchildren, Tanner Buller, Julian Coker, Jase Coker, Madelyn Becker, and Bailey Kilian. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kenneth Hacker.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney with Pastor Randy Gibbs as officiant.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to 4-H Shooting Sports, Trego Recreation Commission, or Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.