Celebrating the life ofHarry Hasek

1932 - 2020

On The Road Again

On the road againI just can't wait to get on the road again

The life I love is makin' music with my friends

And I can't wait to get on the road againOn the road again

Goin' places that I've never beenSeein' things that I may never see againAnd I can't wait to get on the road again

Here we go, on the road againLike a band of Gypsies

we go down the highwayWe're the best of friends

Insisting that the world keep turnin' our way

And our way is on the road againI just can't wait to get on the road again

The life I love is makin' music with my friends

And I can't wait to get on the road again, break free

And I can't wait to get on the road again

Harry Frank Hasek, Pierre, SD was born on July 23, 1932 to Adolph and Ella Hasek in Wagner, SD. He passed away on June 22, 2020 at MaryHouse in Pierre, SD at the age of 87. He grew up on a farm and attended school until the 8th grade then stayed home to work on the farm. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and built bridges in Germany during the Korean War time – 1953-1954. He met the love of his life, Anna Varilek, in Pierre, SD while she was in nursing school and he was helping to build the Oahe Dam. They were married on August 12, 1958 in Tyndall, SD. After awhile they returned to Pierre and he continued to work on the dam. His years of construction work started with Hemminger Building and Supplies in Pierre. He worked a few years with his son, Michael. After retirement from Hemmingers – 30 years, he then later went to work for G&N Construction for 12 years- and retired at the age of 77- Nov. 2009. During his retirement years, he enjoyed his own woodworking projects – many for himself, but also many for others. Harry was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Ft. Pierre, SD. Also he was a member of VFW and the American Legion. Dad was known for his giving heart and quiet spirit to help others. Somewhat a funny guy, also sassy at times and definitely can get “bossy” in a fun way. But when he said something and points his finger at you- You Better Listen!!! Mom and dad enjoyed many years of camping. He was an avid Lady Govs Basketball fan, the Minnesota Twins, and the Minnesota Lynx fan. He loved reading Louis L’Amour books and eating his peanut M&M’s. He enjoyed having coffee with his coffee buddies at Country Kitchen, Burger King, and Branding Iron. Harry lived at Lincoln Apartments after Anna died and loved to play Bingo and the card game - Kings in the Corner with the Girls. Harry is survived by his three daughters: Nadine (Jeff) Amy of Elgin, IL; Paula (David) Smith of Pierre; Karen Hasek of Pierre; also survived by a very special part of the family – Cindy Aasby of Mt. Vernon, SD. Six grandchildren: Kristin (Richard) Frese of Elgin, IL; Kara (Craig) Vincent of Algonquin, IL; Aaron Hasek of Pierre; Ashley Hasek of Waite Park, MN; Jessicia (David) Little of Watertown, SD; and Jared Smith of Watertown, SD. Five great-grandchildren: Brandon, Savannah, and Nathan Frese; Grace Michael Mueller; David Whittaker Little; and Baby Girl Little; one sister Helen of Colman, SD, and one sister-in-law Judy of Tyndall,SD. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Anna in 2016, and son Michael in 2014, 2 brothers and a sister-in-law.

Celebrating The Life Of Harry Frank HasekJuly 23, 1932 - June 22, 2020

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL11:00am, Friday

June 26, 2020St. John's Catholic ChurchFort Pierre, South Dakota

CELEBRANTFather Ron Garry

MUSICOrganist - Shirley Gross

Soloist - Michelle Humann "How Great Thou Art"

"Amazing Grace"

CASKET BEARERS Jeff Amy, David Smith, Jared Smith, Aaron Hasek

HONORARY BEARERSAll grandchildren and great-grandchildren

INTERMENTMount Calvary Cemetery Fort Pierre, South Dakota

Arrangements have been placed in care of Isburg Funeral Chapel, Pierre, SD