Willam A Hake

William A. “Bill” Hake, 93, of Landisville, passed away on Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the loving husband of Doris E. (Lowery) Hake.  They had celebrated 70 years of marriage on March 17th, 2021.

He was born in Columbia, PA to R. Raymond Hake and Naomi G. (Abel) Hake.  Bill was of the Christian faith.

He retired in 1993 from Kemp’s Foods (formally Penn Dairies) as a truck driver.  He stayed busy with part-time jobs after his retirement.  Bill served 13 years in the Naval Reserves.  Eleven of those years were served at NAS JRB Willow Grove.  He enjoyed going to Ocean City, MD to the airshows to see the Navy Blue Angels perform.  Bill also enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle.  He rode his motorcycle well into his 80’s.  He was a former  member of the Retreads Motorcycle group.  He was a long time former volunteer firefighter with the Wheatland Fire Company.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by 2 children, William A. Hake, Jr. of Washington Boro and Suzanne M. Knadig, wife of John F. Knadig, Jr. of Mountville.  He is also survived by 2 grandsons, Pastor Scott L. MacFeat, Jr. and Avery W. Graybeal.  And 3 great grandchildren, Kira, Alex and Morgan.  Bill was preceded in death by 9 siblings; Robert, Gladys, Wilbur, James, Glenn, Gerald, Ralph, Phyllis and Mary Lou.  He was the last of his immediate family.  Two grandchildren, Timothy W. Hake and Melinda L. Hake also preceded him in death.  Born into a farm family, Bill instilled a great work ethic in his children.  He was always willing to lend a hand when someone needed help.  He will be greatly missed by his family.

A graveside service will be held at Silver Spring Cemetery, 3611 Marietta Ave. Silver Spring, PA  on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 at 11am. with Pastor Scott L. MacFeat, Jr.  officiating.

Cremation Services of Lancaster  717-273-6283

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  • The loss of a wonderful man and a good friend! While I was a member of Wheatland Fire Company Bill took me under his wing and taught me everything you need to know about being a fire company engineer, he actually named me as his assistant engineer! The man had a wonderful personality and everyone was his friend! I do remember when we washed the fire trucks we always could count on him saying, “Don’t get any grease on those rags,” Doris would have a fit when she would wash them. My prayers are with Bill and the whole Hake family! I am now recovering from total knee replacement surgery and unfortunately will not be able to attend any celebrations of Bill’s life! God bless Bill🙏❤️

  • Our deepest Condolences to Doris and family
    Bill hake was one of our families oldest friends
    My Dad Bill Newell was bills best friend they
    Did so much together bill always came down to Newell’s garage after our dad past away .. it made me sad 😢 you could see the sadness on hakes
    Face how much he missed his dear best friend..
    But our Heavenly Father will put these two wonderful men together again to do Gods work
    I know it will be a beautiful day when they see each other 💞🥰😊

    • Thank you for your kind words. I remember years ago when my Dad would hang out at your Dad’s garage. We miss him terribly but our memories will last forever!

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