Apr 24, 2008
William Hacker, former Wilton resident
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William Hacker of Naples, Fla., a former Wilton resident, died Friday, April 11.
Born in 1929, Mr. Hacker attended the University of Miami and joined the Army, serving in Germany. He returned from service and finished his education at Boston University.
Mr. Hacker moved to Albuquerque, N.M., where he met his wife, Sheila. The couple moved to the East Coast to start Camp Cedar with his late brother Henry Hacker and the late Henry Lesser.
Mr. Hacker began his teaching and counseling career in Wilton, Norwalk and Westport, and continued until his retirement in 1981. He continued to be active in the camping community.
Along with his wife, Mr. Hacker is survived by his children, Jeff and his wife, Karen; Sue Hacker-Wolf and her husband, Adam; and four grandchildren, Samantha, Jesse, Molly and Maya.
Donations may be made to The Henry Hacker Scholarship Fund, 1758 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02445; or AVOW Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.
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